Dell Venue Pro receives Windows Phone Tango update

If you were concerned whether your non-Nokia Windows Phone will receive the Windows Phone Tango update then you can heave a sigh of relief, particularly if you are one of the few people who are still rocking the Dell Venue Pro. Despite the fact that the Venue Pro is almost two years old now and was one of the first Windows Phone to hit the market, it is still receiving the latest updates. So far, we only know of one user in Germany who has received this update for his phone but other should follow suit.

GSM Arena , Dell Venue Pro receives Windows Phone Tango update, Dell Venue Pro receives Windows Phone Tango update

BBC introduces Red Button to the internet, thinks they'll be great pals

Since 1999, the BBC's Red Button feature has delivered alternative camera angles, sports scores and the like over broadcast spectrum, but it's now set to become internet enabled. Channel surfers shouldn't expect a full-blown web experience, however, as the Beebs stresses it's not about to include everything and the kitchen sink in terms of functionality. Rather, their Connected Red Button aims for simplicity. Punching the clicker could bring up the iPlayer to catch previous episodes of shows or save recipes from a cooking program for later viewing on a computer or smartphone.

Engadget , BBC introduces Red Button to the internet, thinks they'll be great pals, BBC introduces Red Button to the internet, thinks they'll be great pals

Android Army: US soldiers to leverage portable battlefield network and smartphones

Smartphones: the future of wartime communication. That is the goal of the US Army through the development of its portable wireless network, dubbed Warfighter Information Network-Tactical or WIN-T. The Army hopes to leverage WIN-T to bring near-instant digital communication to the battlefield by outfitting soldiers with Motorola Atrix handsets running a heavily modified version of Android. An exposé by Wired explains that the system's main goal is information and intelligence sharing; between both soldiers and central command.

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Don't worry, you're not the only one: Netflix is currently down, admins hard at work

What to do on this Friday night. If your answer to that age old question was "Netflix," then you likely received a bit of a rude shock this evening upon discovery that the company's video streaming service is currently out-of-whack. For its part, Netflix has acknowledged the issue via its Twitter account, to which it states, "We're aware that some members are experiencing issues streaming movies and TV shows. We're working to resolve the problem." So, there you have it. Now the only question that remains is whether you'll break out one of those red envelopes, fire up Hulu Plus or venture out to the theater to satiate your movie desires.

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Ford shows off Mustang Shelby GT500's new launch control

Listen to the sage words of the late Carroll Shelby: "650 horsepower. Nobody else has it." We're guessing this footage was recorded a little while back, before the final certified rating of the 5.8-liter supercharged engine in the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 came in at 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque. Indeed, there isn't a single car anywhere near the sticker price of the 2013 GT500 – not even the stupid-fast Chevy Corvette ZR1 – that offers as many horses under the hood as the most powerful production Mustang in history.



Autoblog , Ford shows off Mustang Shelby GT500's new launch control, Ford shows off Mustang Shelby GT500's new launch control

Samsung and HTC to unveil Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update details soon

Earlier this week, when Google announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, it said that the new version of the OS would be available starting mid-July on the following devices: Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Nexus S, and Motorola Xoom. Of course, lots of other devices will be updated to Jelly Bean after that. Samsung has reportedly stated that it would "soon announce which additional devices are eligible for the Jelly Bean update."

HTC also has news regarding Google's new version of Android. The company stated the following:

“We are excited about Android Jelly Bean and are planning to support it across a variety of our devices.

Unwired View , Samsung and HTC to unveil Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update details soon, Samsung and HTC to unveil Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update details soon

New Cydia tweak makes Chrome the default iOS browser

. Chrome fans who have jailbroken iPhones, take note: there's a new Cydia tweak that can make Chrome the default iOS browser. Per VeryRite, jailbreak app developer Ryan Petrich has concocted a tweak called BrowserChooser that lets users replace Safari with any other browser they want as their default browser, including the just-released iOS version of Chrome. VeryRite says that the new tweak is free to install and is “an excellent utility” for anyone who owns a jailbroken iPhone.

Boy Genius Report , New Cydia tweak makes Chrome the default iOS browser, New Cydia tweak makes Chrome the default iOS browser

Samsung's Omnia M is its first Windows Phone for China, officially announced today

Samsung has finally decided to unveil its first ever Windows Phone destined for the Chinese market today. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, it's a variation of the Omnia M that the Korean company has first announced in May. Interestingly, only two versions of the phone were shown at the press conference in Beijing – one made for China Mobile's TD-SCDMA 3G network, and the other for China Unicom.

Unwired View , Samsung's Omnia M is its first Windows Phone for China, officially announced today, Samsung's Omnia M is its first Windows Phone for China, officially announced today

BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech

If you are any other carmaker, this is really not what you want to hear on a Friday morning: The industry's 800-pound gorilla and one of its most profitable brands are joining forces. If you are an enthusiast (or environmentalist), however, the would-be products of this collaboration may have you cheering like a Miami Heat fan. While details are admittedly scarce, the notion of BMW and Toyota throwing in on a sports car has us tickled, especially considering how well the Japanese giant's liaison with Subaru to produce the BRZ and Scion FR-S has turned out.

Autoblog , BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech, BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech

Just Mobile Launches a Pocket-Sized Backup Battery

Just Mobile has added a new product to their line of backup batteries.  The new Just Mobile Gum is small enough to carry in your pocket at 2.9 X 1.36 X 0.9 inches, but it packs 2200mAh charging capacity.  It's Apple-certified for iPhone and iPod and comes with a 30-pin charging cable, but it also comes with a USB-to-microUSB cable for charging other devices.  It has a high-grade aluminum shell in silver, black, or red.  It comes with a travel bag, and it's available for $49.95 in the US, 49.95€ in Europe, £39.95 in the UK. Related Posts:.

The Gadgeteer , Just Mobile Launches a Pocket-Sized Backup Battery, Just Mobile Launches a Pocket-Sized Backup Battery

HTC One V heads to Virgin Mobile USA

Virgin Mobile USA, one of the smaller mobile carriers here in the USA, has just announced that they will finally roll out the HTC One V to the masses in this part of the world. Back in February at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, HTC announced a trio of smartphones from the HTC One Series, and they are the high end HTC One X, the HTC One S, and the HTC One V. The HTC One X is the flagship device, while the HTC One S delivers performance and style in a single device, with the HTC One V being a working man's phone – without sacrificing on decent performance and looks, of course.

Ubergizmo , HTC One V heads to Virgin Mobile USA, HTC One V heads to Virgin Mobile USA

U.S. Cellular pledges to carry Windows Phone 8 devices in the fall

U.S. Cellular has confirmed to PC Mag that it's "excited" by the prospect of carrying Windows Phone 8 handsets when they land later this year.

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Inside Google's amazing Accessory Development Kit demo hardware (video)

The coolest thing at Google I/O this year isn't a cheap tablet or a pair of overpriced glasses or even a killer keyboard. It is, believe it or not, an alarm clock. But not just any alarm clock - this is an alarm clock with potential. What you see above, and demonstrated in the video after the break, is the gadget that was handed out to attendees who went to learn about the Android Accessory Development Kit. It has an array of RGB LEDs on the front which it can use to display simple numerals and digits, but thanks to a bevy of sensors - and plenty of connectivity options - that's just the beginning. USB? Check. NFC? Definitely.






Engadget , Inside Google's amazing Accessory Development Kit demo hardware (video), Inside Google's amazing Accessory Development Kit demo hardware (video)

Instagram adds Photo Page to web: new colors, user comments, not much else

Instagram's been moving along briskly with its Android and iOS apps, but the hipster-tinter-photo-sharing-Facebook acquisition's web presence has been lagging behind in comparison. But there's good news now if you're desk-bound thanks to the new "Photo Page," which lets you log in, change your profile and add comments or likes to images. The other tweak is a fresh look for the site, matching the app with a blue, dare we say, Facebook-esque theme and larger images, no doubt to show off those mega-megapixel smartphone cameras.

Engadget , Instagram adds Photo Page to web: new colors, user comments, not much else, Instagram adds Photo Page to web: new colors, user comments, not much else

YouTube for Android 4.0 ends buffering on your favorite videos with precaching, adds remote

As Google I/O 2012 rolls along, the YouTube team is updating its Android app to v4.0 with a load of new features, but you'll need Android 4.0+ to take advantage of them (at least for now, see below). Available in 47 countries, the new app brings a brand new UI with support for channels that reflects the redesign rolled out on the website last year (not the circle-centric look that it is testing with a select few), and it can precache videos from your favorite channels for viewing later.

2DayBlog.com , YouTube for Android 4.0 ends buffering on your favorite videos with precaching, adds remote, YouTube for Android 4.0 ends buffering on your favorite videos with precaching, adds remote

Fashion Infused Headphones on LOOKBOOK.nu

East Village Love fuses fashion with headphones to create the perfect accessory. It is a break from the boring sea of current headphones that only offer colors and expensive logos. For those occasions when earbuds are more sensible, they have developed a style of earbuds that is just as creative and fun as their headphones.
They are based in New York City and draw their inspiration from the music, fashion, art, and the culture of the people.


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Hulu Japan lands HBO content, but don't expect any changes in the US

Hulu Japan has mailed in a status update noting that its content library has increased by more than 300 percent since launching last fall, now amounting to over 800 films and around 6,900 TV shows. Newly added to that list is Mad Men and more notably, "select HBO shows" including Entourage and Sex And The City today, followed by Entourage and Band of Brothers later this year.

Engadget , Hulu Japan lands HBO content, but don't expect any changes in the US, Hulu Japan lands HBO content, but don't expect any changes in the US

The Point And Click Dictionary

Reading can be considered a great adventure as it has the ability to transport people to other places, settings and experiences based mainly on their imagination. But part of the process is enhanced by better comprehension and understanding of the words. But there are times when a reader gets stumped on a certain word and may require opening a dictionary to get the meaning of it. For those who wish to have some added convenience, they can instead rely on the Point and Click Dictionary to find the meaning to a certain word.

Gadget.com , The Point And Click Dictionary, The Point And Click Dictionary

Ford working on automatic 'do not disturb' function to combat driver distraction

Ford has been ahead of the curve when it comes to driver distraction – in both inviting potential sources of distraction into the car and then offering technological solutions to help keep drivers focused on the road. Ford's Sync and MyFord Touch systems are happy to make phone calls, play music from your phone, run smartphone apps, read text messages aloud, and allows you to manage almost all of it via voice activation. However, as industry-leading as Sync's functionality may be, it's come under scrutiny from some safety researchers who insist that all such technology, even when it's voice-activated, is distracting.

Autoblog , Ford working on automatic 'do not disturb' function to combat driver distraction, Ford working on automatic 'do not disturb' function to combat driver distraction

Recon Instruments defrosts its Android SDK at Google I/O (video)

Ski season (in the northern hemisphere at least) was in full swing when Recon Instruments announced that it'd be providing developers with an Android SDK for its HUD alpine goggles. Now, most of that snow may have melted, but the SDK is finally a cold, hard reality. Made available to the developing masses at Google I/O this week, frosty-fingered devs can use the tool to hook-in to Recon's visual display tools, including its MOD Live series. Given that this opens up the goggles' altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, gyro and magnetometer and temperature reader, that's a lot of detail to tuck into.

Engadget , Recon Instruments defrosts its Android SDK at Google I/O (video), Recon Instruments defrosts its Android SDK at Google I/O (video)

Google Nexus Q Is I/O's Surprise of the Night

While we have already heard about Google's tablet and eyeglasses months before their formal introduction, the search engine company showed off a gadget that caught many by surprise. The Google Nexus Q is a sphere-shaped, media-streaming device for home use. This is Google's first self-made consumer electronic product–since it will be available on retail first–and will work compatibly with the Nexus 7 along with other Android device.
This dark gray ball works with YouTube, as well as cloud media streaming among others.

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Updated McLaren MP4-12C to debut at Goodwood

McLaren has announced that it will debut the 2013 MP4-12C at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. Jenson Button will whip a production prototype version of the machine up Goodwood Hill on June 30. McLaren has nudged final output from 593 horsepower to 616, and revised the throttle and shift mechanisms for better response. Designers have also thrown in a few more color and interior options. Buyers may now slather their MP4-12C in Volcano Yellow, and the cabin can be trimmed in perforated leather and Alcantara.

Autoblog , Updated McLaren MP4-12C to debut at Goodwood, Updated McLaren MP4-12C to debut at Goodwood

Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?

Don't be surprised. This isn't the first time we've heard talk of Cadillac looking to expand its ATS lineup beyond the new-for-2013 sedan. Earlier this year, we reported that the automaker may be looking to move its CTS Coupe and Sport Wagon models down to the ATS line, and before that, our intrepid spy photographers had caught what appears to be a high-power ATS-V out testing. TheDetroitBureau.com points out that the biggest challenge Cadillac faces in coming up with an ATS coupe is how to create something that doesn't just resemble a smaller version of the larger CTS two-door.

Autoblog , Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?, Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?

JINS PC for Hackers glasses

Who would have thought that hackers would need a special pair of glasses to help them get their nefarious objectives achieved. Well, here we are with JINS making an announcement that come July 2nd, they will put up for sale a limited release of 1,500 pairs of the “JINS PC for Hackers” glasses. I wonder whether your regular programming jock would find this pair useful, never mind that whatever he does are just all spreadsheets and word processors, instead of busy circumventing whatever security measures that have been put in place by the government.

Ubergizmo , JINS PC for Hackers glasses, JINS PC for Hackers glasses

Mail for Exchange comes for Nokia Asha 302 and Nokia Asha 303

If you happen to own either the Nokia Asha 302 or Nokia Asha 303, then here is a piece of news that will certainly brighten up your day – the Mail for Exchange app is now available for both devices, and even better yet, they are available as a free download over at the Nokia Store. Basically, with the Mail for Exchange app, you are able to gain instantaneous access to your emails (most probably work related), contacts and calendar. After all, with the Asha 302 and Asha 303 being handsets that thrive in high growth economies and developing nations, it makes perfect sense to have this kind of productivity software arrive on the scene.

Ubergizmo , Mail for Exchange comes for Nokia Asha 302 and Nokia Asha 303, Mail for Exchange comes for Nokia Asha 302 and Nokia Asha 303

Google's profit on every Nexus 7 tablet sold: $0

. Google unveiled its first own-brand tablet on Wednesday, and it may end up forcing Android tablet vendors to make big changes to their strategies. The new Android tablet is sleek and its price tag is attractive, but Google Android boss Andy Rubin confirmed one thing the tablet is not to All Things D on Wednesday: a profit maker.
Just as we suggested in a feature on the Nexus 7 published on Wednesday, Google will not make any money on hardware sales.

Boy Genius Report , Google's profit on every Nexus 7 tablet sold: $0, Google's profit on every Nexus 7 tablet sold: $0

Epic Games: Infinity Blade on iOS more profitable by the pound than any other game we've made

Traditional console makers have often sworn up and down that mobile doesn't make money for game development. That might still be true for some developers, but you'll get a very different answer if you ask Epic Games. Co-founders Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein have collectively described the currently iOS-only, Chair-developed Infinity Blade as the “most profitable game we've ever made” when considering the amount of money and time invested relative to the money coming back. Yes, that includes even the Gears of War series, which most consider Epic's primary cash cow.

2DayBlog.com , Epic Games: Infinity Blade on iOS more profitable by the pound than any other game we've made, Epic Games: Infinity Blade on iOS more profitable by the pound than any other game we've made

Google: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming to Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S and Motorola Xoom mid-July

As is the norm for developer summits, Google's kicking off I/O with a keynote highlighting whatever the heck it wants to. Jelly Bean is, of course, one of the big topics of discussion at today's session, and we're hearing more news come down the pipeline straight from the horse's mouth.

2DayBlog.com , Google: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming to Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S and Motorola Xoom mid-July, Google: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming to Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S and Motorola Xoom mid-July

Qualcomm to deliver Snapdragon SDK to Android developers

At this year's Uplinq conference, Qualcomm hit Android developers with some exciting news. In the coming months, the chip maker will deliver a Snapdragon software development kit (SDK) that will provide devs with access to the “next-generation technology and features” embedded in its processors. Through APIs, the kit will allow application architects to leverage facial processing, burst camera capture, surround sound recording, echo cancellation, sensor gestures, low power geofencing and indoor location capabilities.

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Deal of the Day – Nokia Lumia 900 4G LTE Smartphone (AT&T)

Wednesday's LogicBUY Deal is the 4.3″ Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone for AT&T for $0.01 with new customer or upgraded two year account activation, with free shipping.  Features:  4.3″ 480 X 800 AMOLED display, 4G LTE/HSDPA+ 21Mbps connectivity, 1.4GHz processor, dual-facing cameras (8MP rear, 1.3MP front), 512MB RAM, 16GB built-in storage, microUSB, Bluetooth, 802.11bgn WiFi, GPS, Windows Phone 7.5OS, and more. Normal price at AT&T is $99.99.  Available in black or cyan. This deal expires June 29, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day â€" Nokia Lumia 900 4G LTE Smartphone (AT&T), Deal of the Day â€" Nokia Lumia 900 4G LTE Smartphone (AT&T)

The List #0096: Photograph Your Car Like A Pro

Photographing cars is near and dear to our hearts at Autoblog. We're proud of the images we publish in our reviews because we take nearly all of them ourselves rather than hiring photographers to do the work for us, and the man who sets the bar for our team is Director of Photography, Drew Phillips. He's Autoblog's own in-house professional photographer, and he's taught each one of us the tricks of his trade.


Autoblog , The List #0096: Photograph Your Car Like A Pro, The List #0096: Photograph Your Car Like A Pro

Sirius XM gives Google TV a Stern look, plans radio app for this summer

Sirius XM has long had a love affair with Android, going so far as to build an Android-powered satellite radio just a few months ago. That flame is burning for at least a little while longer with plans for a Google TV app launching this summer. Much in line with Sirius XM's more recent internet options, subscribers can soon tune into virtually anything from the satellite radio lineup, including the obligatory Howard Stern, as well as online-only bonuses like ESPN SportsCenter.

Engadget , Sirius XM gives Google TV a Stern look, plans radio app for this summer, Sirius XM gives Google TV a Stern look, plans radio app for this summer

Google Nexus Q lets Android owners stream media from the cloud, shipping for $299 in mid-July

...And the Nexus Q is official. Google's first consumer electronics product is a small, sphere-shaped device that will work with the Nexus 7 tablet and other Android devices to stream media from the cloud. It's designed to hold court in your living room, pulling content from YouTube and the Google Play music app, among other services, to let you stream music and video. Anyone with an Android device will be able to take control of the Q to play content from their library; basically, everyone can be the DJ. What's more, the device can double as an amplifier, letting users plug in external speakers to receiver power from the Q's 25-watt amp.






Engadget , Google Nexus Q lets Android owners stream media from the cloud, shipping for $299 in mid-July, Google Nexus Q lets Android owners stream media from the cloud, shipping for $299 in mid-July

Sony Mobile says Xperia S Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update has issues

Last week, we talked about the Sony Xperia S receiving an Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update that normally, if everything goes well and all the planets are aligned together in perfect fashion, you know for sure that it is going to be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, the Xperia S Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update did run into some snags, where there were folks who had trouble upgrading the firmware. The folks who fell under this category owned Xperia S devices that came with an SI number which Sony had listed down as being ready for the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

Ubergizmo , Sony Mobile says Xperia S Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update has issues, Sony Mobile says Xperia S Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update has issues

iPhone 4S still tops sales charts at Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. Nokia Lumia 900, Motorola Droid Razr and Samsung Galaxy Nexus also in top 3

Although it's been launched eights months ago, Apple's iPhone 4S is still the number one smartphone at the largest US mobile carriers. Or at least it was in May. According to Apple Insider, which obtained data on the best selling handsets in the US from an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, in May the iPhone 4S was the best-seller at Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. Verizon's top three is completed by the Motorola Droid Razr and Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Unwired View , iPhone 4S still tops sales charts at Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. Nokia Lumia 900, Motorola Droid Razr and Samsung Galaxy Nexus also in top 3, iPhone 4S still tops sales charts at Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. Nokia Lumia 900, Motorola Droid Razr and Samsung Galaxy Nexus also in top 3

T-Mobile US CEO Philipp Humm resigns, Jim Alling takes over as interim CEO

Philipp Humm, the CEO of T-Mobile US, has resigned, according to a report from All Things D.While no official reason has been given, an official statement given to the publication tells us that Humm is heading back to Europe to be with his family and will look for a career outside of Deutsche Telekom. We're still waiting to receive the full statement from T-Mobile, and will update this post as we get more information. Update: We just received the official press release, which you can peruse below.

Engadget , T-Mobile US CEO Philipp Humm resigns, Jim Alling takes over as interim CEO, T-Mobile US CEO Philipp Humm resigns, Jim Alling takes over as interim CEO

Pioneer unveils SMA wireless speakers with HTC Connect support

If you're in the market for a set of wireless speakers, Pioneer has recently taken the wraps off three new speaker devices as part of its SMA lineup. This consists of the XW-SMA1, the XW-SMA3 and the XW-SMA4. Starting with the XW-SMA1, this speaker feature dual 3" speakers along with a soft dome tweeter. It also comes equipped with a bass reflex port which is said to help enhance the speaker's bass response and is expected to retail for $299.
Next up is the XW-SMA3 which features the same hardware as the XW-SMA1, but will instead come with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is said to be capable of providing 4-6 hours of usage.

Ubergizmo , Pioneer unveils SMA wireless speakers with HTC Connect support, Pioneer unveils SMA wireless speakers with HTC Connect support

Ematic unwraps 9.7-inch eGlide Pro X tablet, widens its Android 4.0 horizons in a literal sense

Ematic has a tendency to release a lot of tablets, so what's one more. In the case of the eGlide Pro X, quite a bit. The newly shipping model uses a 9.7-inch, 4:3 ratio display that will be quite familiar to some, but which is still quite rare in the narrower, 16:10-happy world of Android 4.0. It's thankfully more than just superficials that get the boost. We'd say that the Pro X is just that slightly more pro than its XL Pro ancestor through a faster 1.2GHz processor and a doubled 8GB of built-in storage. A microSD slot, HDMI, Kobo's book app, and Ematic's own Google-replacing software all show their familiar faces.

Engadget , Ematic unwraps 9.7-inch eGlide Pro X tablet, widens its Android 4.0 horizons in a literal sense, Ematic unwraps 9.7-inch eGlide Pro X tablet, widens its Android 4.0 horizons in a literal sense