Facebook's new Recommendations Bar pops up, just wants to be liked

By Jamie Rigg posted Jul 27th 2012 9:16AM Facebook's Recommendations Box sits passively on many websites, allowing us to engage or ignore as we see fit. But too much of the latter option has led to something slightly different: the new Recommendations Bar -- a pop-up variant which, when integrated by your favorite page, plugs site-specific links based on your friends' thumbs and shares. The Bar is similar to the in-house recommendation pop-ups we're all familiar with, but adds a like button for posting the current page to your timeline. It shouts much louder than the Box, so it's no surprise that in early tests the new plug-in produced a three-fold increase in click-throughs. In this case, privacy wasn't an afterthought -- Bar integration,...

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Samsung's Q2 2012 earnings show $5.86 billion operating profit, that's a lot of Galaxy S IIIs

Samsung Electronics Announces Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Results- Posts record operating profit of 6.72 trillion won on consolidated revenues of 47.6 trillion wonSEOUL--(Korea Newswire) July 27, 2012 -- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced revenues of 47.60 trillion Korean won on a consolidated basis for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, a 21-percent increase year-on-year.For the quarter, the company's consolidated operating profit reached a record 6.72 trillion won, representing a 79-percent increase year-on-year. Consolidated net profit for the April-June period was 5.19 trillion won.In its earnings guidance disclosed on July 6, Samsung estimated second quarter consolidated revenues would reach approximately 47 trillion won with consolidated operating profit of approximately...

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Fido hops on the LTE bandwagon, gives Canadians frugal 4G this summer

Fido to unleash its LTE network across Canada this summerFido subscribers will enjoy all the benefits of affordable and full powered LTE wireless serviceTORONTO, July 26, 2012 /CNW/ - Fido announced today that LTE service will be unleashed this summer, giving customers the speed of an enhanced network service across major markets in Canada, including in the cities and surrounding areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and St. Johns with more cities to launch throughout 2012."We are thrilled to offer the benefits of LTE network technology to Fido customers this year," said Steven Sarfin, senior director of marketing, Fido Solutions. "Our focus at Fido has always been on providing the best value to our customers. With data plans starting from $10/month, affordable LTE service...

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MetroPCS 2012 Q2 sees profits skyrocket to $149 million despite losing nearly 200,000 subscribers

By Daniel Cooper posted Jul 26th 2012 10:06PM MetroPCS has announced that it pulled in $1.3 billion in the second quarter of the year, only slightly more than it managed in the first. It made a profit of $149 million, well up from the $21 million it pulled in between January and March, despite shedding around 200,000 subscribers in the process. The company's deliberately concentrated on raising cash at the expense of new subscriptions in preparation for its 4G LTE for All project, due to begin in the third quarter. It revealed that it now has 700,000 LTE subscribers, up from the 580,000 present in March and that it plans to have a full 10MHz of spectrum allocated for the super-fast mobile standard in "most major metropolitan areas" by the...

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Extra footage of record-setting Yates electric plane flight shows power loss, dramatic deadstick landing (video)

We've chronicled Flight of the Century founder and CEO Chip Yates' record-breaking 202.6MPH flight in his Long-ESA EV craft before. What we didn't quite touch on, however, is the power loss Yates' aircraft suffered after earning that electric plane speed record. Now Yates has released new video of the flight, which includes the moment his aircraft breaks the record, the ensuing power loss and his dramatic deadstick landing. That smile you see in the photo up there is the smile of a man who just made history and is also happy to be alive. Hey, we're glad he's safe, too. You can witness the close call yourself by checking out the video after the break. [Image credit: Flight of the Century] Sou...

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Microsoft vs. Motorola decision sees Droids banned in Germany over FAT patent (updated)

By Richard Lawler posted Jul 27th 2012 4:10AM The latest development in our neverending saga of worldwide patent warfare is a decision by a Mannheim judge banning Motorola's Android devices on the basis that they violate a FAT storage patent owned by Microsoft. FOSSPatents' Florian Mueller tweets that it is the third victory by Microsoft over Motorola, and Microsoft has already issued a triumphant statement of victory which you can read after the break. There's more details about patent EP0618540 on the site -- it deals with common name space for long and short file names -- including a note about an email from Linux creator Linus Torvalds being cited as prior art. Motorola has been swinging its own patents around as well, but most recently...

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PSA: Nexus 7 arrives at the Carphone Warehouse today

Google Nexus 7 available from Carphone Warehouse from 27th JulyAvailable in stores, online at www.carphonewarehouse.com or by calling 0870 870 0870London, 25th July 2012, Carphone Warehouse today announced that the eagerly awaited Nexus 7 will be available to buy from Friday 27th July. The Nexus 7 is the first tablet in Google's Nexus line of devices and the lead device for Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. The Tablet, made by Asus, will be available from Carphone Warehouse priced at £199 standalone or for free on a tethered contact from £20.50 per month.Boasting a 7in HD display, and an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, gyroscope and accelerometer, the Nexus 7 is ideally suited to gaming. With over a million pixels in your hand, text is sharper, high-definition movies are more vivid, and the responsive...

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North Korean media reports North Koreans love North Korean tablet

By Jamie Rigg posted Jul 27th 2012 12:36AM Remember those futuristic PCs we reported North Korea was producing last year? Well now the Democratic People's Republic has unveiled a seven-inch flagship tablet called the Achim (Morning ). Understandably, we don't know what's inside this 0.66-pound (300g) device with a five-hour battery life, but it's apparently very popular with local students. There's no word on the OS either, but a touch-friendly build of the homegrown Linux variant Red Star would make sense. Although unconfirmed, sources suggest internet connectivity is wholly absent, with a pre-loaded selection of fun, state-approved content available instead. Eager to get your hands on a Kim Jong-unPad? Well, you can't. Sou...

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PSA: Samsung's entry-level NX1000 mirrorless cam with 20-50mm lens now available for $700

Samsung's NX1000 SMART Compact System Camera, Complete with Professional-Like Image Quality and Built-in Wi-Fi for Instant Photo Sharing Now AvailablePerfect for budding photographers, the stylish and approachable NX1000 is available at Samsung retailers nationwideRIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, announced that it is now shipping the sleek NX1000, the most budget-friendly of the NX SMART cameras, the first compact system cameras (CSC) with built-in Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connectivity is available at the touch of a button, thanks to a dedicated Smart Link Hot Key on the top of the NX1000 that makes sharing and storing photos simple and easy.Available in black, white and pink, the fashion-forward...

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Samsung GT-S3752 Duos gets snapped with dedicated ChatON button by Mr. Blurrycam

By Daniel Cooper posted Jul 26th 2012 7:57PM If SammyHub 's blurrycam tipster is to believed, Samsung will soon be swelling its Duos line of dual-sim handsets with the (purported) GT-S732 you see before you. Presumably, the feature phone will sit at the floor of any pricing table since it's packing a meager 2-megapixel camera, 2.4-inch display and a 1,000mAh battery. Notably the handset includes a WiFi radio, which puts us in mind of a messaging-centric handset -- which explains the presence of a dedicated ChatON button beneath the screen. We'll keep our ears to the ground to find out if it's likely to make an appearance on these shores -- but we won't get our hopes up. Sou...

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Man acquitted as #TwitterJokeTrial appeal ends in victory

By Daniel Cooper posted Jul 27th 2012 5:30AM Paul Chambers, who was previously found guilty of sending a "menacing tweet," has been acquitted by the High Court after two-and-a-half years trapped in legal limbo. On hearing of the closure of his local airport, the 27-year-old had sent out a facetious tweet to his 600 followers that mentioned "blowing the airport sky high!" However, despite airport authorities realizing the message was a joke, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service took the man to court and won. The social network quickly rallied around, with many repeating the tweet with the hashtag #IAmSpartacus and involving celebrities such as Stephen Fry, who helped raise funds to launch an appeal. The court today found that its joking nature...

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Apple buying fingerprint sensor maker AuthenTec for $356 million

By Brian Heater posted Jul 27th 2012 8:07AM Sure the financials announced this week weren't as exceptional as some we've seen from the company, but Apple's still clearly in a buying mood. The company's apparently doing a little security shopping, picking up AuthenTec for $356 million, according to the mobile and network security firm. AuthenTec's in the business of content and data protection, including things like fingerprint sensors and contactless payment. Seems Apple's looking to get into that business too. AuthenTec's already worked with a number of high profile hardware makers, such as Samsung, Lenovo, LG, Nokia and Motorola.Sou...

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Defcon 20 badges meld hieroglyphs, circuitry and cryptography for hacker scavenger hunt

By Joseph Volpe posted Jul 27th 2012 12:19PM Every year, the world's hacker population descends upon Las Vegas to trade notes, sit in on informational talks and compete in friendly contests -- all in the name of Defcon. But this time, it's the conference's ever-evolving smart badges that've caught our eye, owing mostly to what lurks beneath. Designed by Ryan Clarke -- the mastermind behind the gathering's Mystery Box challenge -- these hackable IDs, issued according to status (Press, Human, Goons, vendors, etc), come embedded with an LED, a multi-core processor, IR transmitter and accompanying hieroglyphic graphic. But that's not all that makes these high-tech tags so special. Turns out, each one contains a game, buried within its open source...

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Distro Issue 50: the travel edition packs geotagging and offline navigation

By Billy Steele posted Jul 27th 2012 9:30AM Here at Engadget HQ, we're looking to take a bit of a breather after a long week of analyzing last quarter's numbers. With that said, a road trip or weekend respite of some sort is definitely in order and this week's edition of our e-magazine offers some insight into getting just a bit more out of that next excursion. Front and center, the globe trotting Darren Murph offers some tips for geotagging your shots from that next Blue Ridge Parkway trek and also takes Nokia Drive's offline navigation for a spin on a Lumia 900. The super thin $1,400 Acer Aspire S5 and the sub-$100 Motorola Atrix HD each get in-depth reviews while "Hands-On" is overrun by some new shooters -- including the much anticipated...

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Intel's SMARTi low-cost 3G systems show off their wireless prowess

Latest Intel Radio Frequency Solution Enables Lower-Cost 3G Designs for M2M and Emerging MarketsSANTA CLARA, Calif., July 26, 2012 –SMARTi™ UE2p, a radio frequency solution that integrates 3G power amplifiers into radio frequency circuits, has been announced by Intel Corporation. The new system-on-chip (SoC) solution enables a smaller footprint and reduces complexity for developers as well as the associated total cost of ownership."The SMARTi™ UE2p will simplify the product development and supply chain logistics with the reduction in component count and system complexity," said Stefan Wolff, vice president of the Intel Architecture Group and general manager of Multi-Com. "This will allow our customers to introduce lower-cost 3G handsets and support the transition of the machine-to-machine...

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IDC: Samsung and Apple ship almost half of all smartphones, but Korean manufacturer maintains lead

IDC's latest figures offer some predictable reading. More phones are being sold than ever before; 406 million units were sold in Q2, against 401.8 million in the same period last year -- with a 42 percent increase in smartphone sales. The winners? Perennial court antagonists, Samsung and Apple, with the duo doubling their combined market share over the last two years. Samsung maintains its lead, reaching over 50 million phones sold -- and a new quarterly sales record -- while Apple saw a quarter-over-quarter decline, as buyers presumably wait for Cupertino's latest iteration, or go elsewhere. Nokia, meanwhile, had another "transitional" quarter, with sales of both Symbian and MeeGo devices shrinking, although its Windows Phones proved stronger....

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Chinese microbot walks on water, skims the surface of insect-inspired design

The first robot that mimics the water striders' jumping abilities"Why Superhydrophobicity Is Crucial for a Water-Jumping Microrobot? Experimental and Theoretical Investigations"ACS Applied Materials & InterfacesThe first bio-inspired microrobot capable of not just walking on water like the water strider – but continuously jumping up and down like a real water strider – now is a reality. Scientists reported development of the agile microrobot, which could use its jumping ability to avoid obstacles on reconnaissance or other missions, in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.Qinmin Pan and colleagues explain that scientists have reported a number of advances toward tiny robots that can walk on water. Such robots could skim across lakes and other bodies of water to monitor water quality...

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ARM forms UK group to foster an Internet of Things, put 50 billion devices online by 2020

UK Technology Company ARM Forms First UK Industry Group to Combat the 'Internet of Silos'UK Forum will create a technology blueprint for the 50-billion connected devices expected worldwide by 2020LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARM, the UK technology leader at the heart of many of today's electronic devices, today announced that it has invited some of the UK's leading specialist technology companies – EnLight, Neul, Alertme and AquaMW – to establish the UK's first industry forum to help shape the Internet of Things. The forum aims to combat what they describe as the 'Internet of Silos' - an unconnected world with less value to both consumers and businesses. The forum will drive a blueprint for how technologies associated with the Internet of Things should and could work together to support the 50-billion...

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OUYA to get OnLive gameplay at launch, console's full controller gets pictured

OnLive comes to OUYA, Controller Makes Full Frontal DebutWhen OnLive first heard about OUYA, we were excited to see console gaming becoming more available and open. Like OUYA, we came to gaming with a new vision for making top-quality gaming accessible to more people, and we continue to look for ways to expand on that vision.OUYA is rethinking the console business, making waves by using standard technology to make gaming for your living room accessible, affordable and more innovative than ever. In OnLive's case, we pioneered a groundbreaking, cloud-based system that instantly delivers games to any device on demand.We are pleased to announce that OnLive will be available on OUYA at launch, extending and building on our commitment to make the best games available to everyone, everywhere.What...

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Security experts hack payment terminals to steal credit card info, play games

By Steve Dent posted Jul 27th 2012 6:41AM If a payment terminal could be forced into servitude as a crude handheld gaming device, what else could it be made to do? Researchers at the Black Hat conference showed just what mischief a commonly used UK PoS terminal could get up to when they inserted a chip-and-pin card crafted with malicious code. That enabled them to install a racing game and play it, using the machine's pin pad and screen. With the same hack, they were able to install a far less whimsical program as well -- a Trojan that could record card numbers and PINs, which could be extracted later by inserting another rogue card. On top of that, criminals could use the same method to fool the terminal into thinking a transaction was bank-approved,...

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Posted in: credit,experts,Games,payment,Security,steal,terminals

TweetDeck updates web-based client with sleeker profiles, enhanced mentions and hashtags

By Edgar Alvarez posted Jul 27th 2012 1:29PM Now that yesterday's sudden Twitter outage is behind us, it's now time to focus on the blue bird's own, and very popular client, TweetDeck. The all-you-can-tweet service has quietly updated its internet-based client with some minor, but rather eye-pleasing tweaks. For starters, users profiles have received a slight design improvement for an overall "cleaner" look, while hashtags and mentions are now #clickable throughout TweetDeck's web offering. These changes are now live, so head over to the TD site, enter your microblogging credentials and you should be all set to give 'em a whirl.Sou...

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Posted in: client,enhanced,hashtags,mentions,profiles,sleeker,TweetDeck,updates,webbased

Tokyo bakery's visual recognition checkout sorts the sandwiches from the croissants (video)

We've seen food recognition tools in the past, but none as slick as this one being trialed at a Tokyo bakery. Co-developed by Brain Corporation and the University of Hyogo, the camera-equipped, automatic checkout is not only quick, but also accurate -- it's even able to distinguish different types of sandwich. And, if it can't tell exactly what's on the tray, it'll give you a list of suggestions and then use your selection to inform later scans. Currently, the system is said to be particularly useful for part-time staff that aren't completely familiar with the bakery's offerings, but it also has potential in all kinds of retail situations, much to the disappointment of the trusty barcode. Combine this system with Bakebot, however, and staff...

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Posted in: bakerys,checkout,croissants,recognition,sandwiches,sorts,Tokyo,video,visual

Apple's third-gen iPad now available in China, gets a peaceful introduction

Features 9.1 Display 9.8 Battery life 9.1 Ease of use 9.6 Storage capacity 8.3 Design and form factor 9.3 Portability (size / weight) 8.4 Durability 8.4 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Amazon, Warner deal brings Fringe, The West Wing to Prime Instant Video exclusively

On Prime Instant Video First: Amazon Announces Digital Video License Agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, Bringing Acclaimed TV Shows Exclusively to Kindle Fire and Prime CustomersNew licensing agreement brings Emmy award winning, The West Wing and fan favorite, Fringe to Prime Instant Video, along with other popular TV showsSEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon.com, Inc. today announced a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution to add popular TV shows, including Fringe and The West Wing to the Prime Instant Video catalog. Millions of customers are already enjoying more than 18,000 Prime Instant Videos on Kindle Fire and hundreds of other compatible devices, and this agreement adds a variety of fan-favorite TV shows including...

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Nintendo's Iwata says being first in next-gen race is 'not important at all,' pricing is

There are not any reviews for this product yet. Why not be the first to write one? Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Posted in: being,First,important,Iwata,nextgen,Nintendos,pricing

Got a GSM Nexus S and some flash skills? Get your Jelly Bean today

Reception and call quality 7.9 Display 9 Battery life 6.8 Camera 7.4 Ease of use 8.4 Design and form factor 8.7 Portability (size / weight) 8.9 Media support 8.2 Durability 7.6 Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) 8.5 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Ford's 2013 C-Max Energi rolls out 95 MPGe, arrives later this fall

Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Expected to Deliver 550-Mile Range and Nearly Double Electric-Only Range of PriusFord's first-ever plug-in hybrid - the all-new C-MAX Energi utility - is the only vehicle of its kind that customers can drive from Sacramento to San Diego on a tank of gas and make the average commute on electricity aloneFord C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is projected to deliver 550 miles of total range, including more than 20 miles in electric-only mode - nearly double the electric-only range of the Toyota Prius plug-in hybridC-MAX Energi - available this fall - is Ford's first production plug-in hybrid and part of Ford's first hybrid-only dedicated line of vehiclesC-MAX Energi will launch as part of Ford's power of choice strategy to deliver leading fuel economy across its lineup...

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Digg to get a complete redesign, relaunch in August

By Dana Wollman posted Jul 20th 2012 4:37PM Well, that was fast. Not two weeks after Digg was bought out by Betaworks (parent company to Bit.ly, among other startups), we're learning the crowd-sourced news aggregator is poised to relaunch as soon as August 1. In a blog post, the 10-person engineering team promises an overhaul of the site, once a litmus test for what was popular on the internet. Most interesting, perhaps, is the revelation that while Digg will not be a rebadged version of News.me, the aggregation app already owned by Betaworks, the two services will eventually be folded into one product. And while the team isn't revealing how, exactly, the new Digg will differ from the old, they did promise it would eventually receive personalization...

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Nokia Drive 3.0 arrives with My Commute, your Lumia is no excuse for being late (video)

Reception and call quality 9.5 Display 9.2 Battery life 8.5 Camera 7.8 Ease of use 9.4 Design and form factor 9.3 Portability (size / weight) 9 Media support 8.8 Durability 9.3 Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) 8 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Qantas to hand out free iPads to all passengers on Boeing 767s, save fuel and our sanity (video)

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Posted in: Boeing,iPads,passengers,Qantas,sanity,video

Nintendo 3DS gets first downloadable titles next week: Super Mario and Brain Training sequels

Announcement of sale (Download Version) Nintendo 3DS card software(Minami-ku, Kyoto, President: Satoru Iwata Corporate Headquarters), Niokimashite Japan, from 9:00 am Saturday, July 28, two of the following title, the sale of software download version of the Nintendo 3DS Card Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are pleased to announce that more start.? "New Super Mario Bros. 2"Manufacturer suggested retail price: 4,800 yen (tax included)? "five-minute train the brain demon training supervised by Professor Ryuta Kawashima terribly Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University"Manufacturer suggested retail price: 3,800 yen (tax included)Version software download, in order to be able to save to SD memory card is inserted into the Nintendo 3DS, do not have time or want to play more than one...

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Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5pm ET!

Miss us last week? We missed you, too -- but last Friday's loss is today's gain, as we've compiled a whole pile of interesting mobile news that need to go through the podcast gauntlet. Myriam, Brad and Joseph are back on the mics for episode 146, ready to rant and rave about a whole bunch of stuff. Don't miss it!Sou...

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Did the Galaxy Note II's impressive benchmarks briefly get leaked?

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Ikea beefs up 2013 catalog with companion AR app, doesn't translate Swedish furniture names (video)

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FCC Fridays: July 20, 2012

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iGills accessory turns iPhone into a dive computer, lets you film underwater

Reception and call quality 7.4 Display 7.8 Battery life 6.7 Camera 6.3 Ease of use 9.4 Design and form factor 8.9 Portability (size / weight) 8.8 Media support 7.8 Durability 8 Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) 9.5 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Posted in: accessory,computer,iGills,iPhone,turns,underwater

LG outs IPS7 Series monitors: 23 or 27-inch IPS, minimal bezel, MHL mobile link, 8-bit 1080P

LG INTRODUCES NEW IPS MONITORS WITH CINEMA SCREEN DESIGN AND MHL CONNECTIVITYIPS7 Series Features Superb Lifelike Colors, Stylish Design, Smarter Connectivityfor the Ultimate Entertainment Experience That's Also Comfortable on EyesSEOUL, July 20, 2012 -– LG Electronics (LG) announced the global roll-out of its premium IPS7 series monitors, launching first in the Asian markets of Korea and China, including Hong Kong. The IPS7 series features LG's own CINEMA SCREEN Design, with an almost invisible bezel for an unobstructed entertainment experience and a sophisticated, modern appearance. The IPS7 series also delivers lifelike color consistency and representa-tion across a wider viewing angle, thanks to LG's own IPS technology. The addition of Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) makes it easy to...

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Posted in: 1080P,27inch,bezel,minimal,mobile,monitors,Series

Comcast reportedly prepping 305Mbps internet service, aims to put FiOS in its place

By Sean Buckley posted Jul 20th 2012 5:23AM Sure, at 300Mbps Verizon's FiOS Quantum is lightning fast -- but reports say that Comcast is prepping a new tier that's just a little faster. According to Broadband Reports sources, Comcast's Neil Smit told employees that the company would be introducing a 305Mbps downstream tier in Verizon FiOS territories "soon," but neglected to mention a strict timetable. Details regarding pricing and data caps are similarly scarce, of course. Comcast has yet to comment on the rumor, but we'll let you know if we hear anything official.Sou...

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Distro Issue 49: a visit to the craft and hackerspace at Artisan's Asylum

While Yahoo was busy hiring its new CEO away from Google, we were hard at work crankin' out this week's edition of Distro to help feed your slate reading desires. Let's just say that if a C&C gantry router that implements a Wiimote piques your interest, you're in for quite the treat this time around. We head north to Massachusetts to visit Artisan's Asylum for a glimpse of the craftiness and general hackery that takes place in an old office supply warehouse. We throw down the review gauntlet for the Nintendo 3DS XL, LG Optimus 4X HD and Sony VAIO T13 and offer some detailed reactions on said trio. AllThingsD's Mike Isaac has a go at the Q&A, "Switched On" discusses the next Office, Steam's annual sale occupies "Reaction Time" and "IRL"...

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Samsung denied a second time, Galaxy Tab ban stands

You can't blame 'em for trying, but it's no surprise that Samsung's second attempt to put a hold on the impending American ban of its Galaxy Tab failed. Judge Koh has already say the preliminary injunction could not wait while the Korean company pursued an appeal, and now the Court of Appeals is backing her up. To make matters worse, the court has also refused to expedite the appeal process, potentially prolonging the time the flagship slates are missing from the shelves. Now Sammy will just have to wait for the trial to start on July 30th and hope for a victory, or go back and redesign its tablets to look less like an iPad. We hear that triangles might be the ticket.Sou...

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ASUS spills jelly beans on why Nexus 7 has no rear camera, cites added cost

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KDDI unveils ICS 'Smart TV Box' for cable providers in Japan, available later this year (video)

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DirecTV and Viacom deal brings MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and the rest back on the air

DIRECTV and Viacom Reach Agreement to Renew Carriage of Viacom's NetworksAll 26 Viacom Networks, Including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, CMT, Logo, Spike,TV Land, MTV2, VH1, VH1 Classic, Palladia, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, TeenNick, Tr3s and Centric,to Return to DIRECTV ImmediatelyNew York, NY – July 20, 2012 -Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced that the company has reached a long-term agreement to renew carriage with DIRECTV.All 26 Viacom networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, BET, CMT, Logo, Spike, TV Land, MTV2, VH1, VH1 Classic, Palladia, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, TeenNick, Tr3s and Centric, will return to DIRECTV's channel lineup immediately. As part of the overall carriage agreement, DIRECTV has an option to add the EPIX service to its entertainment offerings.Viacom...

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HTC confirms Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for One X, One XL and One S, includes AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers models

Reception and call quality 9.3 Display 8.8 Battery life 8 Camera 9.6 Ease of use 9.4 Design and form factor 9.8 Portability (size / weight) 10 Media support 9.2 Durability 8.9 Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.) 9.2 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker

Ease of use 9.1 Speed 8.8 Configurability 8.2 Ecosystem (apps, drivers, etc.) 8.9 Openness 7.1 Get better reviews from people who actually have this product! write a reviewsee all reviews ? Sou...

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Rdio Android app updated with playlist and search improvements, puts new releases in grid view

By Sean Buckley posted Jul 20th 2012 8:33AM Much like its desktop counterpart, Rdio's Android app is constantly being tweaked -- adjusting its style, adding features and generally doing the whole mobile update dance. Among a slew of standard bug fixes, the streaming music service's latest app update promises playlist editing improvements, including the ability to jump directly from a song in a playlist to its parent album, clickable activity stream URLs and more complete search results. The update boasts some user interface improvements as well, placing new releases in a grid view. Ready to upgrade? Hit up the Google Play at the source link below.Sou...

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