IdeaPad YOGA Multi-Mode Notebook: Four Usage Modes!

You want a notebook, you also want a tablet, but you don't have the budget for both devices, only one device you can effort. A high-end tablet such iPad or Galaxy Tab could set you back around $500, a stylish and powerful ultrabook such as Samsung Series 5 would cost $900 at minimum. If you want all of them, you need to have $1,400. If you don't have such amount of money, how to solve the problem. Lenovo has the answer: the $1200 IdeaPad YOGA. I know it's not the right answer for everyone, but let's see what it can do.

The IdeaPad YOGA is a multi-mode notebook with four different usage style: notebook, tablet, stand and tent.


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Phandroid, now on weekends too!

We’ve got a tradition in India where a newbie has to give an "intro" to his peers and colleagues at a new school or workplace, and answer any question as truthfully as possible. And since I’ve just joined the Phandroid team as a weekend blogger, I thought it’s only fair that I bring it here. So, here I go.


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ZunZun Computer Laptop Sun Visor Review

ZunZun is a Dutch company that has a great idea.  They make sun visor shades for computer laptops 10.5″ and 15.6″ and even GPS units. These shades are essentially flexible hoods that attach via elastic bands around your computer to shade the screen so you can see it and still type on your keyboard.  For the record, I like the idea of this product.  .
I celebrate this idea.  I love writing outdoors.  I hate being cooped up and lately, my living situation being what it is, I am more prone to cabin fever than ever.


The Gadgeteer, ZunZun Computer Laptop Sun Visor Review

US military ready to deploy secure Android smartphones

The US government is ready to start handing out Android smartphones to high-ranking officials and soldiers stationed throughout the world, according to new reports. We've heard plenty of chatter over the past year or so about the government's interest in deploying devices running Google's mobile OS for military use, and, the powers that be have signed off on our favorite green robot's enlistment forms. The decision came after Google's biggest mobile competitor, Apple, denied government officials access to iOS source code.

Android Phone, US military ready to deploy secure Android smartphones

ComScore on US Smartphone Market Share: Despite Late iPhone 4S Surge, Android Closes Out Q4 Ahead of All

Comscore have released their Q4 2011 numbers for smartphone market share in the United States. Earlier reports suggested Apple would take a great chunk of the share back from Android with the launch of the iPhone 4S, and while they did have a great spurt to close the year out it didn't hurt Android as much as some might have thought it would. They found that Android still grew 2.5% more over the previous quarter at 47.3% vs 44.8%. Apple, on the other hand, grew 2.2% more over the previous quarter with 29.6% vs 27.4%. Everyone else is on the decline, a trend that has held true for quite some time now.

Android Phone, ComScore on US Smartphone Market Share: Despite Late iPhone 4S Surge, Android Closes Out Q4 Ahead of All

French court fines Google France 500,000 euros for gratis Maps

A Parisian commercial court has upheld a lower court's ruling against Google France, ordering the company to pay a fine of €500,000 for giving away its maps services. The plaintiff, Bottin Cartographes, claims that Google leveraged the market share of its Maps platform — and the fact that it's free — to undercut and stifle competition attempting to sell their topographical wares to businesses. “We proved the illegality of [Google's] strategy,” said Bottin's counsel, noting that this was the first time Google has been convicted of malfeasance for this particular piece of software in the country.

2DayBlog.com, French court fines Google France 500,000 euros for gratis Maps

Google's ‘Bouncer' service scans the Android Market for malware, will judge you at the door

Google has had its fair share of malware-related problems in the Android Market, but that's hopefully about to change, now that the company has announced a new security-enhancing service. Codenamed “Bouncer,” Mountain View's new program sounds pretty simple, in principle: it just automatically scans the Market for malware, without altering the Android user experience, or requiring devs to run through an app approval process.

2DayBlog.com, Google's ‘Bouncer' service scans the Android Market for malware, will judge you at the door

Razer Orochi gaming mouse has a bubbly personality

Before you think that somehow, we have traveled back in time to talk about the $79.99 Razer Orochi gaming mouse, look closer. What you see above is actually a bar of soap that was modeled to look just like the gaming mouse itself, although there is no lighted up scroll wheel that gives the game away. Originally carved as a custom contest item for Razer, and limited to a one-time run of 50 units, you can now pick up this 4.5 ounce “mouse” for $10 a pop, and it has a serpentine fragrance name as well to go with the overall theme from Razer – where the creator has called it “dragon's blood” fragrance.

Ubergizmo, Razer Orochi gaming mouse has a bubbly personality

UK Retailer Clove Pulls Transformer Primes From Store Shelves – Tablet Allegedly Not Working Properly

Citing quality control issues, UK retailer, Clove, has pulled the ASUS Transformer Prime from their store shelves until further notice. They revealed the news via their blog saying,. “Because of complaints of faults with the model we took the decision to thoroughly test stock before fulfilling any orders. We are at this time not satisfied that all units we could provide you with are working correctly, and performing to the standard we expect of the unit.

Android Phone, UK Retailer Clove Pulls Transformer Primes From Store Shelves â€" Tablet Allegedly Not Working Properly

Alonso and Massa get a pair of Ferrari-red Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8s

There's no end to the perks of being a Formula One racing driver, especially if you happen to drive for Scuderia Ferrari. As if piloting one of the fastest F1 cars on the grid weren't enough, Ferrari has gifted each of its gifted drivers his own 458 Italia, Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari and Maserati GranCabrio, to name just a few. And something tells us that if either Fernando Alonso or Felipe Massa wanted anything else from the expansive Fiat-Chrysler product range – say, a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, for example – that would hardly pose a problem.

Autoblog, Alonso and Massa get a pair of Ferrari-red Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8s

Verizon Motorola Droid 4 will become available on February 10, new leak claims

Yesterday we heard that the Motorola Droid 4 would finally launch at Verizon on February 9. That was unofficial, of course, as for some reason Big Red insists on not making such details public in most cases right up until a couple of days or so before the release date. Today we get a leaked screengrab of Verizon's Equipment Guide that clearly states that February 10 will be when the launch will happen in “all channels”. One day later than previously thought isn't that bad after all.

Unwired View, Verizon Motorola Droid 4 will become available on February 10, new leak claims

Funny or Die arrives on Google TV

Fans of comedy will be glad to know that they can now access more side-splitting content on Google TV starting today. The folks over at Funny or Die have released a Funny or Die app for Google TV so you can now watch all your favorite Funny or Die shows such as Between Two Ferns, Drunk History or even The Landlord. All you have to do is head to the Spotlight Folder under All Apps on Google TV to download the app now, and you can start laughing (alone or with your friends and family) at all the hilarious content available online.

Ubergizmo, Funny or Die arrives on Google TV

Google introduces ‘Bouncer' security system to keep malware out of the Android Market

. Google announced on Thursday that the company has begun to take a more active approach to keeping malware out of the Android Market. The search giant is using a new service called “Bouncer” to search through the Market for potential malware. Bouncer will scan new applications, ones already in the Market, and developer accounts for known malware, spyware, trojans and misbehaving apps. The service has been running for some time and between the first and second halves of 2011, the company reports a 40% decrease in the number of potentially-malicious downloads from the Android Market.

Boy Genius Report, Google introduces ‘Bouncer' security system to keep malware out of the Android Market

Sprint ZTE Optik officially announced

Slightly more than week ago, we brought you word that Sprint is preparing a tablet for the budget conscious, calling it the ZTE Optik. Well, the ZTE Optik is now available and in the flesh, where it will cost no more than a Benjamin, while being fully capable of riding on Sprint's 3G spectrum. The ZTE Optik is equipped with a 7″ touchscreen display at WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution, offering pinch-to-zoom functionality, dual cameras which we will look at later, and Android 3.2 Honeycomb as the operating system of choice.

Ubergizmo, Sprint ZTE Optik officially announced

K-TOR Power Box requires you to pedal to charge your phone

Sitting in front of your desk all day is definitely not good for health and exercise is conducive to a healthy lifestyle, so what better way to get some work done and exercising than with K-TOR's new Power Box portable charging device. If the pedals in the above photo did not already give it away, the Power Box is a portable charging device that allows the user to charge their gadgets simply by pedaling. It's basically a pedal powered generator with a dual-pronged outlet that one can plug into an AC adapter.

Ubergizmo, K-TOR Power Box requires you to pedal to charge your phone

Shocker: PS Vita downloads cheaper than boxed games

Digital copies of games that you download bypass the time-and-money-consuming manufacturing, logistics and retail processes. It's only natural that we as consumers expect some of that saving to be passed along to our own wallets. There's a fair chunk of evidence to suggest that downloading PS Vita games over PSN will result in a ten percent saving on the boxed edition (that you'd have to drive to a store for, and everything).

2DayBlog.com, Shocker: PS Vita downloads cheaper than boxed games

The Kenton Group Unlocks Emerging Talent

Network access specialist The Kenton Group is unlocking emerging talent with three new graduate appointments, as it looks to continue to deliver business success. Steven Smith joins the group as a Technical Support Lab Assistant – his first role in the industry – and is responsible for fulfilling Easynet, Talk Talk, OneAccess and Gamma client orders, covering the configurations of various devices, making desired cables and RMA testing.

Press Release Distribution, The Kenton Group Unlocks Emerging Talent

Dictionary Desk Pillow

Remember the Ostrich pillow that turned you into a human model of the flightless bird, as you bury your head in the pillow itself to get a quick nap while you are at work. Perhaps the $80 Dictionary Desk Pillow might have a leg up, considering how it makes you look even more scholarly than you already are while catching forty winks. Yes sir, it might not be able to shield you from the light and sounds around, but at least those who want to look as though they are hard at work reading a dictionary (seriously, who reads dictionaries from cover to cover unless one wants to make an attempt at a world record or something).

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Google Android Wristwatch

Google offers in its online store an “Android” wristwatch. Well, do not be fooled by the name. As much as you wish for an Android-powered wristwatch that could make you shoot a bunch of angry birds, this watch only features Android logos on its face. Despite that letdown, this working timepiece costs a fraction of an actual Android-powered wristwatch. These watches are made by Modify, known for letting users swap the actual clock into different wristbands.

Gadget.com, Google Android Wristwatch

Google Docs for Android updated

If you use Google Docs on your Android phone, you'll be glad to know that the app has been updated today. Google announced that the latest version of Google Docs for Android now works offline. Users can save documents to work on them without an internet connection, and then only update the files online when they're connected to the internet. In addition to the improved offline mode, Google Docs for tablets now lets users view high-resolution versions of documents, making it easier and more pleasant to read files on larger display devices.

Ubergizmo, Google Docs for Android updated

U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra to step down

. Aneesh Chopra will step down from his position as the United States chief technology officer. The move is expected to be imminent and, while it's unclear what Chopra's next step will be, Fedscoop says sources have speculated Chopra is interested in running for political office or working as the head of a major technology firm in the Washington, D.C. area. Chopra was appointed U.S. CTO in April 2009 by President Obama.

Boy Genius Report, U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra to step down

Samsung Infuse 4G finally receives Gingerbread

The Samsung Infuse 4G might have been out for awhile, and so has Android Gingerbread, but it looks like today the two finally get to meet (officially). While custom Gingerbread ROMs have already been out for awhile, AT&T has announced today that the official Gingerbread update for the Infuse 4G will start rolling out. The update brings the phone up to Android 2.3.6, which should keep people happy until an Ice Cream Sandwich update is released (if it does arrive).

Ubergizmo, Samsung Infuse 4G finally receives Gingerbread

AT&T Samsung Infuse 4G Android Gingerbread update rolling out now

AT&T has announced via its official forums that an update to Android Gingerbread for the Samsung Infuse 4G is being launched today. The update - which brings Android 2.3.6 to the Infuse - provides a slew of enhancements, including: improved Copy & Paste functionality, new multi touch software keyboard, improved app control and power management, and new fonts. Unfortunately, the download link provided by AT&T doesn't seem to be live yet on Samsung's website.

Unwired View, AT&T Samsung Infuse 4G Android Gingerbread update rolling out now

Apple could sell as many as 40 million iPhones in China next year

. Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty believes Apple will partner up with both China Telecom and China Mobile over the next year, and will eventually make the iPhone available on all three Chinese carriers, reports Apple Insider. The move could bring sales of the popular handset to as many as 40 million units in 2013 alone. The iPhone is currently only offered by China Unicom, the nation's second largest carrier. Through this partnership, Huberty believes Apple can only reach 10% of the 150 million “high-end Chinese subscribers” in the country.

Boy Genius Report, Apple could sell as many as 40 million iPhones in China next year

Nikesh Arora rumored to become Motorola CEO after acquisition

. Nikesh Arora, Google's SVP and Chief Business Officer, will run Motorola once the Google acquisition closes later this year, according to rumor published by Business Insider. Arora ran the company's international business for Eric Schmidt, taking over the global business after the former CEO stepped down. Arora has reportedly been “agitating” for a CEO position and was included on a short list of candidates to head Yahoo. It is possible, however, that a promised CEO slot at Motorola could have prompted Arora to continue with Google. The rumor further notes that Dennis Woodside, Google's current head of U.S.

Boy Genius Report, Nikesh Arora rumored to become Motorola CEO after acquisition

Kinect for Windows available today

We previously reported that Kinect for Windows would be made available on February 1st, and it looks like Microsoft has kept to its promise. The company announced on its Next at Microsoft blog today the availability of the Windows version of the motion controller. In addition to the release of the new Kinect, Microsoft also released version 1.0 of the Kinect SDK, which features a host of new improvements that developers will undoubtedly find useful.

Ubergizmo, Kinect for Windows available today

iPad 3 spyshots point to LTE capability, quad-core A6 processor

Rumors are never too far off where upcoming Apple products are concerned, and the iPad 3 clearly has had its fair share of rumors making their rounds around the Internet. While it can get rather tricky trying to sift the truth from fiction, a revealed photograph of the iPad 3′s internal specifications has just confirmed that it will boast a quad-core processor in addition to global LTE capabilities. The image was delivered to Boy Genius Report, and picked up via a development tool known as iBoot.

Ubergizmo, iPad 3 spyshots point to LTE capability, quad-core A6 processor

Facebook post has over a million comments, earns world record

Just how many comments have you garnered throughout your Facebook's account lifespan. A few thousand might be normal for many of us who are active with your Facebook accounts, but surely the total figure will still pale in comparison to what the Frontierville Facebook page has, where just one of their posts raked in over a million comments, which clearly earns them a place in the hallowed halls of the Guinness World Records for a new category – namely the most comments under a single Facebook post.

Ubergizmo, Facebook post has over a million comments, earns world record

Sony appoints Kazuo Hirai CEO, Stringer takes chairman role

. Sony Corporation on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of executive deputy president Kazuo Hirai as CEO and company president, replacing Howard Stringer, who is currently President and CEO. Hirai will assume his new position on April 1st and Stringer will take a new role on the company's board of directors as its chairman starting in June. ”Kaz is a globally focused executive for whom technology and the cloud are familiar territory, content is highly valued, and digital transformation is second nature,” Stringer said in a statement.

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iPhone 4S (CDMA) to be launched by China Telecom in February or March

The iPhone 4S has been available in China since late last month. That said, you can only officially get it in Apple stores or from China Unicom, which has always been the only carrier to sell the iPhone in China. At first it was a simple matter of network tech used. One of the other big Chinese carriers is China Mobile, which uses TD-SCDMA for its 3G network, a standard that isn't used anywhere else in the world and, needless to say, no iPhone has supported so far.

Unwired View, iPhone 4S (CDMA) to be launched by China Telecom in February or March

Konami's Dance Dance Revolution Classroom Edition aims to combat childhood obesity

With video games becoming more accessible and affordable these days, it might seem like we're breeding a generation of kids who do nothing but stay in doors and play video games all day. This could lead to a variety of health problems with obesity being one of them. Well looking to combat childhood obesity, Konami has revealed their plans to launch a Dance Dance Revolution Classroom Edition game. Now if you've ever seen anyone play Dance Dance Revolution, or if you've tried it yourself, you know that a couple of rounds and you'll be sweating bullets, which we guess could be taken as a sign of a good workout.

Ubergizmo, Konami's Dance Dance Revolution Classroom Edition aims to combat childhood obesity

LG finally earns some money from smartphones, still posts a net loss

LG posted its financial report on Q4 and full 2011 and things aren't looking particularly healthy for the Korean giant. The company did better in the holiday season then in either Q3 2011 or Q4 2010, but it still lost money and that doesn't qualify as a good performance. The good news is that the handset division has made a small operating profit.

GSM Arena, LG finally earns some money from smartphones, still posts a net loss

Japanese Carrier KDDI Wants To Kiss And Make Up – Removes Notification Ads From Devices

Japanese carrier, KDDI, came under fire a few days ago when it was discovered that Japan's second largest network was pushing ads to customers' notification bars, a practice similar to an ad system called Airpush. Well, after the severe backlash from users, KDDI has finally decided to stop pushing these ads to their customers' devices, which KDDI further explained, was only used to give users information on internal services, not outside advertising. KDDI admits that it probably wasn't the best way of communicating with their customers and promises to think harder before invading a user's device.

Android Phone, Japanese Carrier KDDI Wants To Kiss And Make Up â€" Removes Notification Ads From Devices

Interxion welcomes the European Commission's Cloud Partnership initiative

AMSTERDAM – February 1, 2012 – INTERXION HOLDING NV (NYSE: INXN), a leading European provider of carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, welcomes and supports the invitation from Neelie Kroes at the World Economic Forum in Davos to create a European Cloud Partnership.As part of the European Commission’s Digital Agenda, Mrs.

Press Release Distribution, Interxion welcomes the European Commission's Cloud Partnership initiative

Apple updates Airport stations and Time Capsule, brings bug fixes and iCloud support

It looks as if the Final Cut Pro X update wasn't the only software refresh Cupertino folks had in store for us. In this particular case, it's the company's networking and backup goods — also known as Airport Express, Extreme and Time Capsule — that are on the receiving end of the virtual enhancements. The 802.11n stations are getting a fix that solves “an issue with wireless performance,” while the capsule is seeing some much needed iCloud support.

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T-Mobile now selling Square credit card payment systems in retail stores

. T-Mobile USA announced on Tuesday that it is now selling Square credit card systems in its retail stores. Square allows people to take payments by swiping a credit card through the Square dongle, which can be plugged into the end of a smartphone. "The success of our small business customers is important to us. Formerly 'cash only' small businesses can now simply and cost-effectively accept credit cards with their smartphone using Square, giving them an easy path to growth," said Matt Millen, vice president of small and medium business sales at T-Mobile.

Boy Genius Report, T-Mobile now selling Square credit card payment systems in retail stores

Nokia Siemens Networks to lay off more than 4,000 workers in Europe

. Nokia Siemens Networks recently announced that it will cut as many as 1,200 jobs in Finland and lay off another 2,900 workers in Germany as it begins to restructure the company. Both Nokia and Siemens originally tried to sell the joint venture, which has struggled to report a profit, but gave up those plans this past summer. The move is expected to save €1 billion per year, Reuters said Tuesday. Nokia Siemens Networks is the second larger maker of phone network equipment in the world behind Ericsson, and the joint venture was originally created to help both Siemens and Nokia better compete on a global scale.

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Ultraman kitchen timer saves the bacon

Moms might turn into Godzillas whenever they potter about in the kitchen, only to realize that they have left the turkey in the oven for way too long simply because they have a thousand and one other things to attend to around the home. Now, the turkey could have been saved (and inadvertently, the Godzilla side of mom would not have surfaced) if you had bought her the Ultraman kitchen timer for Christmas. Japanese toy manufacturers Kotobukiya have announced the Ultraman Warning Light Kitchen Timer, where it was specially designed after Ultraman's warning light that is worn on his chest.

Ubergizmo, Ultraman kitchen timer saves the bacon

Panasonic Lumix TZ25 Compact Superzoom Camera

Panasonic has announced a new compact superzoom camera to its range called the Lumix TZ25 (ZS15 in America). This pocket-sized camera sports a 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor, a 24mm ultra wide angle lens, a 16x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD display and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities (50fps). Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.

TechFresh, Panasonic Lumix TZ25 Compact Superzoom Camera

February ALMS Pack brings R18 and 787B to Forza 4 (video)

If you've been enjoying Forza 4 on your Xbox 360 but have been clamoring for some new cars to try out, you'll want to mark February 7 on your calendar. That's when Microsoft is releasing the new American Le Mans Series pack, complete with ten new cars in digital, downloadable format. The February ALMS Pack includes some serious race machinery, including the Audi R18 TDI that reigns as current champion at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Mazda 787B that was the last Japanese car to win the race back in 1991, the new Panoz Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans", and the iconic 1986 Audi Sport Quattro S1.



Autoblog, February ALMS Pack brings R18 and 787B to Forza 4 (video)

NACTOY changes truck award to 'Truck/Utility of the Year'

This year's selection for North American Truck of the Year was something of a sign of the times as the pool of nominees didn't really fit the traditional definition of "truck" – beasts of burden with features like a low range, open bed and/or body-on-frame construction. Not only were all three finalists crossovers (including the winning 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque), but so were the other four on the short list of nominees.

Autoblog, NACTOY changes truck award to 'Truck/Utility of the Year'

Samsung Galaxy S3 shows up for WiFi certification?

We've already heard rumors about the next Samsung Galaxy S3 phone being codenamed the GT-i9300, and now it looks like we've got more fuel to add to the fire. A phone with the very same model number, GT-i9300 recently made an appearance on the WiFi Alliance's website, showing that it had gained WiFi certification. While there's still no way to confirm if this phone is actually the Galaxy S3, its WiFi certification can only mean one thing: we're one step closer to its official unveiling. Of course, there's a chance that we could be wrong and the GT-i9300 might be something else.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S3 shows up for WiFi certification?

Panasonic TS20 Rugged Digital Camera

Now that compact digital cameras are becoming more popular, making them tougher and more rugged just seems the right thing to do. After all, that ruggedness can provide them added flexibility when it comes to usage. And with compact digital cameras like the new Panasonic TS20, it might just be what most people with clumsy hands or who favor more outdoor shots prefer to have. The Panasonic TS20 Rugged Digital Camera is one of the new releases from Panasonic's LUMIX line. This new digital camera is designed for rugged use, making it an ideal choice for casual users looking for a tough camera.

Gadget.com, Panasonic TS20 Rugged Digital Camera

Carphone Warehouse UK to offer the Sony Xperia S for £430

Here is a surprise for the UK nationals. A few days ago we informed you about the ongoing pre-orders in the UK for Sony's latest and greatest Xperia S. Clove and Play.com are currently offering the Xperia S pre-orders on £468 and £450 respectively, while Ebuyer holds the cheapest price tag of £430.
We just got a tip from a Carphone Warehouse employee that the retailer is going to offer the Xperia S on £430 as well.

We guess, they might come up with a pre-order campaign soon.

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Panasonic Lumix FX80 with touchscreen display unveiled

It looks like if you were in the market for a new compact camera, you might be spoilt for choice thanks to Panasonic taking the wraps off a host of new compact cameras. We had previously reported on the Lumix ZS20, and the Lumix TS4 and TS20 rugged compact cameras, and adding to that list of compact cameras from Panasonic will be the Lumix FX80. The FX80 features a 12.1MP camera sensor, a 24mm f2.5 wide angle lens, 5x optical zoom, a 3" LCD touchscreen display that features touch autofocus (much like how you would focus with smartphone cameras), and the ability to record Full HD videos.

Ubergizmo, Panasonic Lumix FX80 with touchscreen display unveiled

Buying an iPhone in HK? You'll need an ID and some luck for that

Getting a new Apple product like the iPhone and iPad has never been an easy task; people had to queue up overnight, some launch their product in midnight but thanks to scalpers in Hong Kong, getting the new iPhone 4S has just gotten much harder. Buyers of the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong will now need to reserve the phone online and present their ID before being able to get their hands on the new gadget. But it's not as simple as that because these customers won't be guaranteed a unit. There'll only be limited units of the phone available each day so Apple will be using a lottery system to randomly pick eligible customers.

2DayBlog.com, Buying an iPhone in HK? You'll need an ID and some luck for that

Android Developers ready to hangout on Google+

The mobile ninjas over at Android Developers have announced a new medium for advice, collaboration and training: Google+. The collective will use the social networking site to help developers “meet, share, and connect with the people behind the Android developer experience.” Programming tips, SDK announcements and training offerings are all on the menu, and the group is promising to hold weekly “broadcast office hours” for live Q&A using the Hangouts feature built-in to Google+.

2DayBlog.com, Android Developers ready to hangout on Google+

Vaughn Gittin Jr. almost out-drifted by RC car

We've finally come to accept the fact that we'll never be Vaughn Gittin Jr. There can be only one one pure-bred drift hooligan of his caliber on this planet and truth be told, our sideways skills are paltry at best. That doesn't mean we can't pretend, though. Gittin Jr. has teamed up with a smattering of companies to give away five very limited-edition RC cars made up in the image of his sinister Ford Mustang GT drift machine. Only 5,000 of the HPI RC Ford Mustang cars will be produced in total, and Gittin Jr.



Autoblog, Vaughn Gittin Jr. almost out-drifted by RC car

Motorola Defy Mini Approved By The FCC

The almighty FCC has recently approved the Motorola Defy Mini XT320, which means that the handset will be launched in North America very soon. As a reminder, the Motorola Defy Mini features a 3.2-inch Gorilla Glass display with a 480 x 320 pixel resolution, a GPS navigation, a 3.5mm standard audio jack, a 3MP rear-facing camera with a LED flash, a front-facing VGA camera, a 600MHz processor, a 512MB of RAM, a 512MB of ROM, and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). Additional specs include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The Motorola Defy Mini XT320 runs on the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.

TechFresh, Motorola Defy Mini Approved By The FCC