Firefox 6 breaks out ahead of schedule, gets official August 16th

It looks like the sly fox is ready to make its worldwide debut a few days early. In typical Mozilla fashion, a complete build of Firefox 6 is now unofficially available for your downloading pleasure, three days ahead of schedule. If you're looking for a major facelift to the desktop edition, you won't find one here - most of the new features aren't cosmetic. Perhaps most visibly, you'll find the domain name of the page you're parked on highlighted in the address bar.

Engadget, Firefox 6 breaks out ahead of schedule, gets official August 16th

The Zike Saber Hybrid Scooter

A personal transportation device like a scooter can always make travel around the neighborhood quite enjoyable. But if you wish to stand out from your friends, you might wish to go on a more unique mode of transportation. The Zike Saber Hybrid Scooter may do just fine. The Zike Saber Hybrid Scooter is a unique type of scooter unlike any other you might have already seen. In fact, it is being marketed as the world's first hybrid scooter.

Gadget.com, The Zike Saber Hybrid Scooter

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive confirmed

Counter-Strike might seem like an old school game when put up against games like Battlefield and Call of Duty, but until today it has a cult following of players that still play the game like it was the year 2000. And for those players, we've got some good news for you. It has been confirmed on the Steam forums that there's a new Counter-Strike on the way, and it's going to be called Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. While it has yet to be officially confirmed, quite a lot of details about the upcoming game have been revealed. And now, on the ESEA Facebook page, “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive...

Ubergizmo, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive confirmed

Samsung to appeal EU Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban on August 25th

Samsung will appeal a recent ruling by The Regional Court of Düsseldorf in Germany that bars the South Korean tablet maker from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 device in the whole of the European Union except for the Netherlands, The Wall Street Journal said on Friday. The appeal court date is set for August 25th. Samsung could face fines of up to $350,000 per unit if it continues to sell the device in the European Union. On August 1st, Apple also blocked Samsung from selling its tablet in Australia until courts rule whether or not the device infringes on 10 of Apple's patents.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung to appeal EU Galaxy Tab 10.1 ban on August 25th

Circuit of the Americas in Austin coming together before your very eyes

Whether you're driving an F1 car or riding a superbike, getting around any racing circuit this side of the Nürburgring Nordschleife is a rather rapid affair. Which is more than we could say for building one – that bit takes some time. Together with the cash it takes to finance such a venture, that goes some way towards explaining why you don't see it happening every day. But that's what's going on as we speak in Austin, Texas. The facility is called the Circuit of the Americas, and it's set to host a host of top-level races starting next year, including Formula 1, MotoGP and the V8 Supercar series porting over from Australia.









Autoblog, Circuit of the Americas in Austin coming together before your very eyes

Researchers demo 3D face scanning breakthroughs at SIGGRAPH, Kinect crowd squarely targeted

Lookin' to get your Grown Nerd on. Look no further. We just sat through 1.5 hours of high-brow technobabble here at SIGGRAPH 2011, where a gaggle of gurus with IQs far, far higher than ours explained in detail what the future of 3D face scanning would hold. Scientists from ETH Zürich, Texas A&M, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University as well as a variety of folks from Microsoft Research and Disney Research labs were on hand, with each subset revealing a slightly different technique to solving an all-too-similar problem: painfully accurate 3D face tracking. Haoda Huang et al.






Engadget, Researchers demo 3D face scanning breakthroughs at SIGGRAPH, Kinect crowd squarely targeted

Jay-Z and Kanye go all Mad Max on a Maybach

If you've got money and taste, you might choose a new Bentley or Rolls-Royce. But if you've only got the former, you might be more inclined to go with a Maybach. In fact, as often as Phantoms show up in hip-hop videos, we're pretty sure the only people buying Maybachs are Daimler executives and rap stars. Case in point, the latest music video from Jay-Z and Kanye West. With plenty of Benjamins between them to burn, the hip-hop mega stars take a new Maybach limousine and shred it up all Mad Max style in the video for "Otis," the single off their latest collaboration Watch the Throne.



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[Deal Alert] Get the HTC Sensation 4G for $130 at Target Starting August 14

Target will be running a sale on T-Mobile’s HTC Sensation 4G starting this Sunday, August 14th, according to the above shot of an in-store promotional display.The handset will retail for $129.99 on a new two-year contract, a savings of $70 from the phone’s normal $199 price tag. If you have been searching for a dual-core Android handset, you can’t go wrong with the Sensation — it’s basically an EVO 3D minus the glasses-free 3D gimmick.

Android Phone, [Deal Alert] Get the HTC Sensation 4G for $130 at Target Starting August 14

Elecom's Bluetooth TK-FBP030E keyboard is compatible with a variety of Apple devices

Interested in getting your hands on a Bluetooth keyboard that not only works with a variety of iOS devices but also for your Mac as well. If you are shopping for such a keyboard it looks like Elecom may have the solution for you in the form of the TK-FBP030E Bluetooth keyboard. If you own a Mac notebook, you know that the official wireless Bluetooth keyboard for Mac is definitely more pricey than your typical keyboard.

Ubergizmo, Elecom's Bluetooth TK-FBP030E keyboard is compatible with a variety of Apple devices

HTC to make ‘major news announcement' tomorrow morning

HTC announced on Wednesday that it will be making a “major news announcement” on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. HTC's chief executive officer Peter Chou will make the announcement during a live teleconference from Los Angeles.

Boy Genius Report, HTC to make ‘major news announcement' tomorrow morning

2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder recalled for fuel leak

Not even supercars are safe from recalls. Audi is recalling certain R8 Spyders for a potential fuel leak, caused by the fuel supply line rubbing against the heat shield in the engine compartment. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this effects droptop R8s built between May 18, 2010 and June 22, 2011. We don't need to tell you why a fuel leak is a potential disaster. Anyone who dropped the cash for an R8 Spyder surely will not want to see it go up in flames.
The official recall is expected to begin on August 22, and owners will be able to have their cars inspected and repaired free of charge.

Autoblog, 2011-12 Audi R8 Spyder recalled for fuel leak

Free Minesweeper, Sudoku come to Windows Phone 7 in the US

Sad that your brand new Windows Phone doesn't have much apps to fool around with. Well, today, Microsoft has announced that ad-supported versions of Minesweeper and Sudoku are available to download, free of charge, right now on your Windows Phone 7 device. There's only one stipulation: you've gotta be a US resident. Damn.
Both titles feature Achieviements and multiple modes of play — in Sudoku, you've got Classic or Lightning mode, while Minesweeper boasts Classic and Speed modes.

2DayBlog.com, Free Minesweeper, Sudoku come to Windows Phone 7 in the US

HTC Mazaa GPU performance showcased

The HTC Mazaa does not look as though it will ever hit the mass market for reasons that HTC only knows, but it seems as though this is a souped up version of the HTC Trophy. Interestingly enough, this smartphone was the giveaway prize in at least two of Microsoft developer contests, but at least it is a benchmark of what is to come with the next generation of Windows Phone 7 Mango devices. It seems as though the HTC Mazaa has proven itself to be quite the solid performer, thanks to an Adreno 205 GPU inside, where the Mazaa hit 50 FPS in benchmark tests.

Ubergizmo, HTC Mazaa GPU performance showcased

Deakin University makes three-wheeler safe to ride in

A bunch of students over at Deakin University believe that they have managed to solve the problem of three-wheeler vehicles falling over, clearly believing in the adage that prevention is far better than cure. Well, they intend to turn their idea and research into money through the search for manufacturing partners who are willing to introduce a new (and safe) motorcycle-car crossover into production. Why not look at the tuk-tuks in Thailand.

Ubergizmo, Deakin University makes three-wheeler safe to ride in

Nokia still ahead of Apple in smartphone sales, according to Gartner

Press Release:Gartner Says Sales of Mobile Devices in Second Quarter of 2011 Grew 16.5 Percent Year-on-Year; Smartphone Sales Grew 74 Percent. ZTE Became Fifth-Largest Mobile Phone Manufacturer and RIM Dropped to No. 6.
Egham, UK, August 11, 2011-  

Worldwide sales of mobile devices to end users totaled 428.7 million units in the second quarter of 2011, a 16.5 percent increase from the second quarter of 2010, according to Gartner, Inc.

The channel built up stock at the end of the first quarter of 2011 in preparation of possible component shortages following the Japanese earthquake.

Engadget, Nokia still ahead of Apple in smartphone sales, according to Gartner

LG Optimus Sol caught on video

Looking forward to a new Android handset from LG. It looks like the folks over at BestBoyZ have managed to get their hands on an upcoming LG device that's been named the Optimus Sol (E730). Originally codenamed “Victor”, the Android smartphone is said to be a mid-range device, and will be launched for Vodafone which means we won't be seeing it on our shores, but if we do it'll probably be under the guise of a different name. The LG Optimus Sol features a 3.8″ AMOLED display, a 1GHz processor, Android 2.3.3 (With LG's custom Optimus UI), a 5-megapixel rear camera and will be arriving in black or silver when it launches.



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Mouse Computer intros the NEXTGEAR-NOTE i950PA1 notebook for gamers

Mouse Computer Japan introduced yesterday the NEXTGEAR-NOTE i950PA1, a new notebook for Gamers that comes with an Intel Core i7-2920XM Sandy Bridge CPU, 16GB of RAM by default, an Nvidia GeForce GTX580M with 2GB of VRAM, two 80GB SSD Intel 320/MLC mounted in RAID 0, a Blu-Ray Drive and a 17.3" Full HD monitor and with Windows 7 Home Premium 64Bit for 279,930 Yen.


Akihabara News, Mouse Computer intros the NEXTGEAR-NOTE i950PA1 notebook for gamers

HTC Invests In Beats Technology!

We heard about a big announcement coming from HTC earlier in the day, and could only speculate as to what it would be. HTC seem to be adding to their portfolio lately, what with the recent acquisition of Dashwire, and S3 Graphics, it should probably come as no shock that HTC has now invested something like 300 million dollars in to Beats Technology. Beats, mainly known for their Headphone Line, is lesser known for the tech that is especially useful  for allegedly restoring the finer details in an audio file that have been inevitably lost due to compression when it is converted into more portable but lossy formats such as MP3.



HTC Source, HTC Invests In Beats Technology!

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean USB toothbrush to stay fresh at your desk

For the modern dental enthusiast, we present to you the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean USB toothbrush - because keeping your stank breath fresh at your computer is essential for early morning Skype calls. Long since gone are the days where brushing your teeth was limited to the bathroom. Nowadays, you'll need to keep those chompers fresh no matter where you might find yourself, including (but not limited to): the computer lab at school, your home office, your boss' office, or maybe even the Apple Store.



Engadget, Philips Sonicare DiamondClean USB toothbrush to stay fresh at your desk

T-Mobile Confirms New 200MB Data Plan Complete With Overages

Yesterday we posted a leaked document revealing T-Mobile's plans to begin charging overages on its most popular 200MB data plan. Today, AllThingsD was able to confirm that information but with slightly higher charges than what was originally leaked. T-Mobile released this statement,.

Android Phone, T-Mobile Confirms New 200MB Data Plan Complete With Overages

AT&T's first 4G LTE smartphone due by year-end

. AT&T senior vice president of mobility and consumer markets Pete Ritcher took the stage during the Oppenheimer Technology and Communications Conference on Wednesday, where he confirmed that AT&T will launch its first 4G LTE smartphone by the end of this year. Ritcher reaffirmed AT&T's intention to deploy its LTE network in 15 markets covering 70 million people by the end of 2011, and it hopes to continue its roll-out on a market-by-market basis, Fierce Wireless reported.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T's first 4G LTE smartphone due by year-end

BlackBerry Bold 9900 review

Another BlackBerry out of RIM. We might as well consider them done and finished. Or should we. With a brand new take on BlackBerry hardware and an improved and enhanced operating system in BlackBerry 7, RIM hasn't been sitting still. I have been using a BlackBerry 9900 for over a week, and as a reformed BlackBerry addict, I have some thoughts on this latest flagship smartphone out of Waterloo.










Boy Genius Report, BlackBerry Bold 9900 review

Dell Inspiron 13z and 14z gets slimmed down

Dell has been known in the past for creating computers that were not only affordable, but also of relatively good quality, not to mention their superb customer service and delivery times. As of late all those qualities seem to have taken a dive, which might explain why Dell has just updated their Inspiron 13z and 14z, both of which are now sporting slimmer designs along with aluminum lids. The aluminum will not only be for the lids, but will also be for the palm rests, which we're thinking may solve the problem of ugly palm marks due to wear and tear that are highly common in laptops sporting a plastic casing.

Ubergizmo, Dell Inspiron 13z and 14z gets slimmed down

Samsung Announces First Android Member of its Rugged Xcover Family of Phones

 . Samsung's rugged feature phone brand has been brought into the modern age with the announcement of the Galaxy Xcover. The phone isn't just the first Android smartphone to earn the Xcover name and ruggedized design, it's the first Android 2.3 handset to do so as well. Sporting a 3.65-inch scratch-resistant screen made of tempered glass, 3.2MP camera with LED flash (doubling as a flashlight) and HSDPA capable of speeds up to 7.2 Mbps, the Galaxy Xcover will give the likes of the Motorola Defy and Sony Ericsson Xperia Active a run for their money. It might take the cake, though, when it comes to underwater demonstrations.

Android Phone, Samsung Announces First Android Member of its Rugged Xcover Family of Phones

FinePix F600 EXR announced by Fujifilm

Looking to get yourself a brand new camera. If you are, Fujifilm has just announced their latest camera, the FinePix F600 EXR, which is based off the FinePix F550 EXR but is said to have been improved on. It's said to be no bigger than the F550 which means if you plan to put this camera into your pocket or handbag, it shouldn't present any problems.

Ubergizmo, FinePix F600 EXR announced by Fujifilm

Norton Releases Mobile Security Lite Application

The folks at Norton, ever-worried about your security, have made available a free application for those of you who want “a sense of security” in their every day lives. The free application will allow users to carry out several basic things, says Norton, including the ability to remotely lock your device via SMS, scans files and apps for malware and removes them if infected and automatically downloads the latest security definitions for you. More features can be unlocked by paying $30 a year, a tactic similar to their desktop offerings.


Android Phone, Norton Releases Mobile Security Lite Application

Sprint's BlackBerry Bold 9930 priced at $249.99, Torch 9850 will run $149.99

Is RIM's BlackBerry Bold 9930 worthy of a $250 price tag. Sprint seems to think so. BGR has obtained a copy of an upcoming Sprint flier that reveals pricing for several devices, including RIM's new flagship CDMA smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold 9930. According to the document, Sprint's BlackBerry Bold 9930 will cost $249.99 with a new 2-year agreement. Sprint's upcoming BlackBerry Torch 9850 will cost $149.99 on contract, and the Samsung Conquer 4G will cost $99.99, as we knew.


Boy Genius Report, Sprint's BlackBerry Bold 9930 priced at $249.99, Torch 9850 will run $149.99

Hulu to hit Japan later this year

If you want to do something, then you might as well do it right – which is why Hulu has its sights set on the globe right from the get go. This thought has been followed up with action as Hulu recently announced that they will be rolling out their service in Japan later this year, making it the first international expansion. This will also mark the first time entertainment fans in the Land of the Rising Sun are able to enjoy a large selection of premium feature films and popular TV shows on demand – on up to four displays, the PC, HDTVs, smartphones, and tablets), all for a single price each month.

Ubergizmo, Hulu to hit Japan later this year

LG introduces a new Xnote with the P220

Put on Sale early February LG's Xnote P210 has been replaced today by the P220, a new 12.5" Notebook with an IPS LED Backlight LCD, an Intel Sandy Bridge Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB of RAM, Intel Graphics HD 3000, a 320GB HDD or a 128GB SSD, DVD, WiFi BGN, HDMI and a 1.3Mpix Web Camera.





Akihabara News, LG introduces a new Xnote with the P220