Osram Cuby Light – Cute and Cuby

The Cuby Light from Osram is a cube shaped LED light producing 20 Lumens and due to its flexible and bendable clip can be used for such things as a reading lamp or attached to bars or handles for accent lighting.  Made from dirt resistant rubberized silicon the cubes are light and shockproof.  Rather than using disposable battery they are charged via USB and have a running time of around 3 hours.

The Gadgeteer, Osram Cuby Light â€" Cute and Cuby

Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard coming soon

This might be the third time that we'll talk to you about the Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard. In case you forgot, we wrote about Snapkeys 2i (Imaginary Interface) last year and that it will be demoed at the CES 2012. But as a matter of review, Snapkeys 2i replaces the traditional QWERTY layout with four buttons that float near the bottom corners of the phone or tablet. Using predictive text technology, expert users can blind type on touchscreen devices. Today, we're writing about Snapkeys 2i again, but this time, with a promising update.

Ubergizmo, Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard coming soon

Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H 13.3-inch Laptop

The Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H is touted as the world's thinnest laptop with a built-in optical drive. The laptop features a 2.3GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, a 4GB RAM, a 128GB SSD, an HD webcam, a card reader and a DVD burner. There are also several connectivity options such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 and HDMI. The Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H will be released in May 17, 2012 for $1,690.

TechFresh, Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H 13.3-inch Laptop

Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6

Granted, Apple and Google aren't quite the bosom buddies they once were, but how far is Cupertino going to free itself from the Android-maker. Well, Apple's picked up a number of mapmakers and is now reportedly getting ready to unveil a Google map competitor for iOS. 9to5Mac is reporting that the mapping solution will be in-place for the next major version of the mobile operating system, combining technologies gathered with the acquisition of Placebase, C3 Technologies and Poly9. The star of the show is said to be the 3D mode with graphics nabbed from C3.

Engadget, Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6

LG Eclipse superphone revealed, ready to take on Galaxy S III and HTC One X

. Purported details surrounding an unannounced high-end smartphone from LG have emerged alongside a leaked image, possibly revealing LG's upcoming flagship smartphone intended to take on the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC's One X. BriefMobile on Thursday published an image of the LG LS970, rumored to launch on Sprint in the coming months as the LG Eclipse 4G LTE. According to accompanying specifications obtained from an unnamed source, the Eclipse will compete directly with high-end flagship phones from other vendors including the new Samsung Galaxy S III as well as the HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE.

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hightech2012, LG Eclipse superphone revealed, ready to take on Galaxy S III and HTC One X

Distro Issue 40: the battle for smartphone dominance continues and we go hands-on at CTIA 2012

Having trouble with the barrage of smartphone news in recent weeks. Don't worry, we've got you covered in this Friday's edition of our e-publication. The focus this week is the on-going quest for the ultimate smartphone champion. In our search, we take a look at the recently outted Samsung Galaxy S III while putting both the AT&T HTC One X and the Sprint Galaxy Nexus through their paces. While he's a fan of their thin frames, Darren Murph demands better battery life in new laptops and his editorial offers some thoughts on the matter. Our hands-on section is all CTIA this week, as we look back at a handful of gadgets that caught our eye.

Engadget, Distro Issue 40: the battle for smartphone dominance continues and we go hands-on at CTIA 2012

New shear touch technology lets you skip a double-tap, push your device around (video)

Most every touchscreen in the market today can only register your finger input as coordinates; that's fine for most uses, but it leads to a lot of double-taps and occasionally convoluted gestures. A pair of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, Chris Harrison and Scott Hudson, have suggested that shear touch might be a smarter solution. Instead of gliding over fixed glass, your finger could handle secondary tasks by pushing in a specific direction, or simply pushing harder, on a sliding display.

Engadget, New shear touch technology lets you skip a double-tap, push your device around (video)

Dishonored by Bethesda Gets October 9 Release Date

If you have been looking forward to a fall-filled with games this year, you will probably have another addition to the list of games you are waiting to be released. Dishonored which is made by Arkane Studios and published by the folks over at Bethesda Softworks has got an official release date. The team behind the game officially announced that the game is set for a release on October 9 this year. The steampunk-themed first-person-shooter game takes place in a city called Dunwall and players will take on the role of an assassin who is privileged to various 'powers' and weapons that can be used to effectively wipe out enemies.

Ubergizmo, Dishonored by Bethesda Gets October 9 Release Date

iCache Geode digital wallet hands-on (video)

The iCache Geode was easily the most impressive use of technology that we saw during CTIA 2012. It's the epitome of how a fantastic tech idea can be translated to real world use in a very classy and clever way. At its heart it is extremely simple: take all your existing credit, debit, and loyalty cards, save them in a secure way and be able to use any of them without actually having the original cards handy.






Engadget, iCache Geode digital wallet hands-on (video)

Apple to pitch in on costs for improving Foxconn factory conditions

Apple and Foxconn had already promised to improve working conditions at mainland Chinese factories, and Foxconn CEO Terry Gou has just revealed that the cooperation will be about more than just tightening up standards - it'll be financial, too. The two companies plan to share the costs of making workers' day-to-day experiences more tolerable, although neither side is forthcoming with how much of the cost it plans to shoulder. Both Foxconn and likely Apple saw the better conditions as a "competitive strength," according to Gou, who implied that any costs would be paid back in goodwill and happier staff.

Engadget, Apple to pitch in on costs for improving Foxconn factory conditions

Motorola XOOM 2 tablet down to £278, today only

Oddball online daily deals site iBood is featuring Motorola's XOOM 2 today, with the updated Android 3.2 tablet following the same downward price trajectory as the original XOOM tablet. In short, no one bought the thing so now it's being offloaded quite cheaply. The XOOM 2 can be bought for £269.95 through the site, plus £8 postage and packing, which for a rather nice looking 8.2″ tablet from one of the big brand names, is rather a sweet deal.
Inside the XOOM 2 sits a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, with the display running at a decent 1280×800 resolution.

Eurodroid, Motorola XOOM 2 tablet down to £278, today only

Facebook to launch its own app store in the coming weeks

. Facebook on Wednesday announced it will be launching a new App Center in the coming weeks on the Web, iOS and Android. The company hopes the center will give developers a way to more effectively distribute apps and create new opportunities for more types of apps to be successful. “The App Center is designed to grow mobile apps that use Facebook - whether they're on iOS, Android or the mobile web,” the company said.

Boy Genius Report, Facebook to launch its own app store in the coming weeks

Seiko Golgo 13 active matrix EPD watch arrives in Japan

Not all watches are created the same, and if you are a fan of digital timepieces, you might be interested to check out the Seiko Golgo 13 active matrix EPD watch that is being released as a limited edition timepiece in the Land of the Rising Sun. For those who are not in the know, let us bring you up to speed – basically, Golgo 13 is Oyaji's most beloved manga character, and he has now appeared as the coolest spy on earth courtesy of Seiko as well as the superb limited edition Seiko Golgo 13 active matrix EPD watch.

Ubergizmo, Seiko Golgo 13 active matrix EPD watch arrives in Japan

Dominos launches pizza ordering Facebook app in Australia and New Zealand

So we've seen that it is possible for customers to order pizza online, through the phone, via an app or simply by pressing a button, but what about Facebook. Given the reach of the social media giant, letting all your friends know what pizza you ordered would certainly be a great way for free publicity, right. Dominos seems to think so as well and has since launched an app within Facebook that allows users to order a pizza while surfing the social networking website. This service is currently limited to the Australian and New Zealand markets, but depending on how well it is received it could begin to branch out internationally.

Ubergizmo, Dominos launches pizza ordering Facebook app in Australia and New Zealand

Samsung Galaxy S3′s wireless charger will be delayed for several months

When Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S3, one of the device's more intriguing accessories was its wireless charger. Unfortunately if that was one of the accessories you were planning on getting along with your brand new handset, you're out of luck. UK retailer Mobile Fun has confirmed that the wireless charger will be delayed and will not be released alongside the Galaxy S3, but exactly how much of a delay are we looking at here. A week or two.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S3′s wireless charger will be delayed for several months

Samsung's SGH-i667 ‘Mandel' Windows Phone: surprise, it's the Focus 2

That SGH-i667 ‘Mandel' Windows Phone that cropped up earlier in the month (and is shown above on the left). Word on the street at that point was that it had been nixed from AT&T's lineup, but somehow, that same device actually made the trip to New Orleans. Sure enough, it debuted at CTIA as the Focus 2, a mid-range followup phone that's destined to tempt smartphone buyers to the WP7 side with a rock-bottom $50-on-contract price point.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung's SGH-i667 ‘Mandel' Windows Phone: surprise, it's the Focus 2

Kisai Uzumaki Watch

Timepieces nowadays that one wears on the wrist usually no longer just tell time. There are now more and more wrist watches out there that makes telling time somewhat a challenge. Just taking a quick look at the Kisai Uzumaki Watch and you'll easily get the meaning of it all. The Uzumaki Watch is another interesting wristwatch design coming from Japanese watch maker Kisai. According to them, “Uzumaki” is the Japanese term for “whirlpool” and that is exactly how this watch tells the time.

Gadget.com, Kisai Uzumaki Watch

Sony's final 2011 report shows a record net loss, optimism for 2012

After a slew of bad news and drastically restated projections, Sony has reported the numbers for its full 2011 financial year and as expected, they're not good. The company experienced a record net loss of 456.7 billion yen ($5.73 billion) and an operating loss of 67.3 billion yen. The good news to look forward to however, is that it currently expects an operating profit of 180 billion yen for next year. For the year, it also noted sales of 13.9 million units for the PlayStation 3, 6.8 million PSPs/PS Vitas, 19.6 million LCD TVs and 21 million cameras. Next year, Sony is looking to move 16 million PS3s and 33 million smartphones.

Engadget, Sony's final 2011 report shows a record net loss, optimism for 2012

TiVo Spring update brings new Netflix and YouTube experience

As promised at CES earlier this year, TiVo has released its Spring update with the anticipated new Netflix and YouTube apps, as well as porting parental control options to the Premiere's HD user interface. Netflix is the most intriguing of the additions, but while TiVo Premiere owners can now watch Netflix 1080p programming with Dolby Digital Plus discrete surround sound, like Hulu Plus, it isn't a TiVo experience. The new Google-built YouTube app is also like any other streamer and with the exception of search, there isn't much integration at all.

Engadget, TiVo Spring update brings new Netflix and YouTube experience

Tesla publishes Model S efficiency and range stats, expects 350 highway miles per charge

We've spent our fair share of time behind the dash of Tesla's gorgeous Model S, though there hasn't been an opportunity to push the all-electric vehicle to its limits on the fuel battery front. The sedan still isn't quite ready for a full-on range test, but the manufacturer has provided a teaser in the form of some updated stats, with a line graph demonstrating consistent improvements over the Roadster.

Engadget, Tesla publishes Model S efficiency and range stats, expects 350 highway miles per charge

Samsung Buys Cloud Music Locker/Streaming Service mSpot – Coming Soon To A Galaxy Near You

Samsung has just announced that they have acquired the cloud music locker/streaming service mSpot. This new acquisition should complete the circle of life that is Samsung's mobile ecosystem quite nicely, and it's not too unlike when HTC purchased music streaming service MOG back in March. mSpot not only allows users to upload their music to the cloud for playback on compatible devices later, but they also offer movie rentals the day of, or after, the DVD hits store shelves. You may have also noticed that a few of your Sprint devices have come with mSpot Radio pre-installed. Yup, they offer that too.

Android Phone, Samsung Buys Cloud Music Locker/Streaming Service mSpot â€" Coming Soon To A Galaxy Near You

Telefónica launches Tu Me app: brings free VoIP calling and messaging to the iPhone

We don't understand exactly what European big-hitter Telefónica is set to gain from its new app. Free VoIP calls and messaging doesn't sound like a massive money-spinner for a company that steers several of Europe's biggest mobile carriers, but that's what its new app is offering. Tu Me can connect through either WiFi or your own phone signal and throws in some location-sharing features for good measure. The app still will still find it tough to break through on the iPhone, which already has plenty of options, include VoIP champ Skype and the home-grown iMessage.

Engadget, Telefónica launches Tu Me app: brings free VoIP calling and messaging to the iPhone

AT&T Cancels Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket HD – Prepares For Galaxy S3 Launch

We may have our first casualty in the wake of the Samsung Galaxy S3. AT&T has been going full steam ahead with Samsung in 2012, offering a huge range of Samsung devices in their Android lineup, one of which will never see the light of day. It looks like the Samsung Galaxy S2 HD has now been cancelled. The Verge got the scoop today from Samsung's Ryan Bidan, who told them the phone was no longer relevant in light of the Galaxy S3 announcement.
More of a “Lucy” type Galaxy device, the Skyrocket HD could be seen as the missing link between a Galaxy S2, and Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S3.

Android Phone, AT&T Cancels Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket HD â€" Prepares For Galaxy S3 Launch

Bebbled Android Game App Review

There are puzzle games that makes people think in order to solve. In fact, this kind of games would really help get those brain neurons working. Short of making people smarter, games like Bebbled for the Android device would surely provide a good means to kill time when one just has nothing to do anything else. The Bebbled game app for Android is a simple yet interesting puzzle game. It has several colored glass spheres arranged in different ways. The objective of the game is for the player to solve the puzzled of getting the same colored crystal balls beside each other and make them disappear.

Gadget.com, Bebbled Android Game App Review

Plum Mobile lineup at CTIA 2012 hands-on

Little-known Plum Mobile appeared at CTIA with the four dual SIM Android sets pictured above and the Might, a Galaxy Note twin we had a peek at a little earlier today. From the top left we have the Debut, which is a 7-in WVGA tablet - that can be used as a phone - with Android 2.2 powered by an 800MHz CPU, a 5-megapixel camera and a 4250mAh battery. Pricing for the Plum Debut is somewhere in the neighborhood of $180. The $90 Plum Capacity runs Android 2.2 with a 650MHz CPU, it also offers a 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, and comes in "several" color options.






Engadget, Plum Mobile lineup at CTIA 2012 hands-on

Instagram for Android updated with tilt-shift capabilities, all becomes well on Earth

Something tells us #teamiphone is going to adore this. Instagram has just updated its much-ballyhooed Android app, bringing the version to 1.1.0. What's new. Tilt-shift for "supported devices," enabling cameraphone shooters to add entirely too much blur to shots that could've used a tripod to begin with. We kid, we kid.

Engadget, Instagram for Android updated with tilt-shift capabilities, all becomes well on Earth

Qualcomm gets on the Band 41 bandwagon, pledges support for Clearwire's upcoming LTE TDD network

Not exactly groundbreaking news here - Clearwire's impending LTE TDD network is happening, regardless - but it's always good to have the weight of a mainstay like Qualcomm behind you. Particularly when you're pushing uphill, into the wind, against far more established 4G networks from AT&T and Verizon Wireless. Qually has announced that it'll soon add support for the aforesaid waves, including Clearwire in its list of partners ready to ingest those multi-mode LTE chipsets that are so vital to our future enjoyment.

Engadget, Qualcomm gets on the Band 41 bandwagon, pledges support for Clearwire's upcoming LTE TDD network

Nokia City Lens Brings Augmented Reality to Lumia Devices

Nokia Beta Labs has been developing tools and apps that may make you convince to switch to its Windows Phone handsets. One of its projects is the City Lens augmented reality interface, which NBL previously experimented with its Symbian devices. Nokia City Lens provides users an overview of highly-recommended places to eat and shop near you, as well as some must-see tourist hotspots.

Gadget.com, Nokia City Lens Brings Augmented Reality to Lumia Devices

Aperion Audio ARIS wireless speaker

Aperion Audio has just introduced the ARIS wireless speaker for Windows that enables music enthusiasts to have fun with their favorite tracks regardless of which part of the home they are at. Before I continue, let me make this clear – generally speaking, the word “home” used describes your average American abode, and not one of those super large mansions with more rooms than you can shake a stick at.

Ubergizmo, Aperion Audio ARIS wireless speaker

Wireless carriers continue to battle phone subsidies

. Wireless carriers have traditionally made money off lengthy two-year service agreements, rather than physical device sales. In the age of smartphones, however, carriers are footing the bill for expensive handsets that result in smaller margins, while phone makers such as Apple reap the benefits. To combat traditional phone subsidies, carriers in the U.S. have continued to raise monthly rates and employ new and higher fees. In Europe, service providers are taking more aggressive measures, with some carriers refusing to subsidize devices for new customers.

Boy Genius Report, Wireless carriers continue to battle phone subsidies

Epicor to Bring On-Demand ERP to the Windows Azure

Epicor to Sharpen Its Next-Generation Epicor ICE Business Architecture with Windows Azure and SQL AzureEpicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp. whereby Epicor® will use Windows Azure to expand on-demand delivery of its next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite worldwide.

Press Release Distribution, Epicor to Bring On-Demand ERP to the Windows Azure

Stratasys gets its Mojo with new 3D printer

Company unveils the market’s lowest-priced professional-grade 3D-printing systemFrankfurt, 8th May 2012 - There’s Mojo in the making at Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) today, as the company announced its latest effort: the Mojo 3D Printer, which comes in a complete system called a 3D Print Pack. The Mojo 3D Print Pack is the market’s lowest-priced professional-grade complete 3D printing system.

Press Release Distribution, Stratasys gets its Mojo with new 3D printer

AT-AT PC Case Mod: and you thought it was just geeky on the outside

This isn't the first Star Wars-themed peripheral we've featured. Not by a long shot. Not even today. It's not even the first AT-AT case mod we've had, but we can safely say it poses the most danger to the alliance. With a mini-ITX mainboard, Intel Core i7-2600K CPU and 8GB of RAM, this walker might actually have enough brains to avoid a harpoon and tow cable, and with elaborate watercooling the Hasbro plastic shouldn't get scorched either. The icing on the imperial cake is weapons and interior that light up with the touch of a remote.

Engadget, AT-AT PC Case Mod: and you thought it was just geeky on the outside

Stealth Tablet envelope will help camouflage your tablet

While bringing our tablets with us on the go is becoming a more common sight, it also means that there are probably more snatch thieves out there waiting to pounce. Unfortunately as much as we'd love to clutch our tablets and smartphones to our chest and hope that no one steals it, it is simply not ideal. This is where the Stealth Tablet Envelope comes in. Pictured above, the Stealth Tablet Envelope is a casing for your tablet that disguises itself as, well, an envelope. Upon first glance, it would appear as a somewhat banged up manila envelope with a faux paper exterior.

Ubergizmo, Stealth Tablet envelope will help camouflage your tablet

Speedometer Free: Measure Your Need for Speed.

The need for speed.  We all know it, we all feel it.  Hodel Apps knows it and has an app for that. Speedometer Free is an app developed for iPhone/iPad that measures how fast you're moving.  My husband, who takes CalTrain to work every morning, was on the train cruising right along when it occurred to him that he wanted to know just how fast the train was moving along the tracks.  So he searched for an app that measured speed and came up with this gem.  And discovered that his particular train was chucking along and a nice 82 miles per hour.  Sweet.

If it's free, it's me, and Free Speedometer is free.

The Gadgeteer, Speedometer Free: Measure Your Need for Speed.

Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more

Samsung has just taken the wraps off of its highly anticipated Galaxy S III and, in a move similar to Nokia's efforts with the Lumia line, decided to package extra services and features to further differentiate itself from the competition. Mentioned onstage were the S Health “personal wellness app” and an enhanced Music Hub cloud service with access to over 17 million tracks and an iTunes Match-sounding “Scan and Match” feature. Music Hub will launch in seven countries, while the matching feature is supported in six of those.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more

'TeleHuman' uses Kinect for 3D holographic chat, bumps up options for contacting Obi-Wan (video)

Looks like virtual Tupac might have some company. With Kinect, you are the hologram. Besides logging in lots of quality time at a South Korean theme park, the Kinect is now doing double duty at the Human Media Lab of Queen's University in Canada thanks to a 3D holographic chat system called "TeleHuman." The setup basically creates a life-size rendering of its subject by using six Kinect sensors, a 3D projector and a cylindrical display. This allows the viewer to walk around the cylinder for a 360-degree view of the subject, giving new meaning to having someone's back during a chat.

Engadget, 'TeleHuman' uses Kinect for 3D holographic chat, bumps up options for contacting Obi-Wan (video)

Wall-mounted interactive robot mimics emotions, follows you around, wants to be friends (video)

Not every robot is here to make our food, clean our floors or perform interstellar maintenance for us. Some automatons are there to simply be admired. or in the case of GIA (Gestural Interactive Automaton), to admire us. GIA's a robotic sculpture created by Daniel Jay Bertner that is essentially a projector, projection sphere and a webcam attached to a trio of servo-controlled articulating arms. A human face is projected on the sphere, which follows around folks who view it and changes its facial expression according to viewer reactions.

Engadget

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trendygadgets, Wall-mounted interactive robot mimics emotions, follows you around, wants to be friends (video)

Porsche 960 to be a Ferrari-fighting four-door coupe

Automobile's Georg Kacher goes deep into the Volkswagen product plan, looking at the 32 models that the group's ten brands will roll out over the next five years. These vehicles are expected to drive VW to the top of the mountain in 2018, where the flag for World's Largest Automaker awaits. The armada is based on three platforms: MQB for transverse FWD/AWD cars like the VW Golf, MLB for the longitudinal FWD/AWD cars in Audi's stable, and MSB for AWD/RWD front-, rear- and mid-engined cars like the Porsche 960.

2DayBlog.com, Porsche 960 to be a Ferrari-fighting four-door coupe

More than 50% of U.S. mobile users own smartphones

. The majority of mobile subscribers in the United Stated now own a smartphone according to the latest numbers from Nielsen. The research firm found that 50.4% of all U.S. mobile subscribers owned smartphones in March, up from 47.8% in December 2011. Consumers purchasing new phones picked smartphones more often than featured phones, with Apple called the top manufacturer and Android as the top platform. During the first quarter of 2012, 48% of smartphone owners had an Android-powered device, while 32% of devices ran iOS and 11.6% were on the BlackBerry platform.

Boy Genius Report, More than 50% of U.S. mobile users own smartphones

Judge dismisses most Toyota economic-loss claims from New York, Florida

Even though Toyota's unintended acceleration debacle is as ancient as Jurassic fleas for most of us, the California Distric Court of Judge James Selna is still chainsawing through a massive docket of claims. Judge Selna had been considering whether plaintiffs in California, New York and Florida could sue Toyota for economic loss related to the claims of unintended accleraton – the plaintiffs wanted Toyota to reimburse them for the alleged decline in value of their cars.

Autoblog, Judge dismisses most Toyota economic-loss claims from New York, Florida

India launches antitrust investigation against Google

Google remains tied up in a censorship case with the Indian government, and things aren't looking rosy for the search giant in the interim period before its May 23rd court hearing. The Wall Street Journalreports that the Competition Commission of India is launching an antitrust investigation of Google to examine the company's alleged "discriminatory and retaliatory practices relating to AdWords." The antitrust probe follows a complaint from Consim Info Pvt. Ltd., an Indian web conglomerate which apparently requested that the Competition Commission step in to ensure fair competition in online advertising.

Engadget, India launches antitrust investigation against Google