Red HTC One heading to Sprint on August 16th?

The Red HTC One has been available in the UK for a few weeks now, but it looks like the device may be making its way to the US in roughly three weeks. A leaked Sprint roadmap document lists the Red HTC One with an August 16th release date. Sprint and HTC have yet to release any official comments regarding the availability of the Red HTC One, but it's not too much of a stretch to think that Sprint would carry the device since it already stocks the silver and black models. Pricing for the Red HTC One should come in at $199.99 with a new contract – the same price Sprint is charging for the 32GB HTC One.

HTC Source , Red HTC One heading to Sprint on August 16th?, Red HTC One heading to Sprint on August 16th?

Moto X won't be sold in T-Mobile stores

The Moto X will indeed be available on the big four US carriers. Not all will take the same approach to selling it, however. While AT&T has a temporary exclusive deal to offer Moto Maker customization and Verizon and Sprint appear ready to launch the device through traditional channels, T-Mobile won't stock the device in stores. At least not initially, anyway.
The whole thing is a bit confusing. T-Mobile is more than ready to say the phone will be compatible with their network, but also says customers will only be able to find it via Motorola's site.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3, smart watch launching early September?

Now that the Moto X is out of the way, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with draw the attention of Android fans everywhere as we hope for a phone that lives up to the hype of its predecessors. A new reports says we won't have to wait long. Samsung is apparently preparing a big launch event for September 4th to showcase not only the latest in their line of high-end phablets but also a smart watch device. This would throw the Galaxy Note 3 into a crowded period of smartphone releases, including the Moto X, Motorola and Verizon's redressed Droids, and the imminent launch of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C.

Android Phone , Samsung Galaxy Note 3, smart watch launching early September?, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, smart watch launching early September?

Mario Kart Cited By Young Boy To Help Prevent A Serious Accident

Video games usually get a pretty bad rap because there are some who believe that they lead to violence. Of course there are proponents of video games who believe that they have their uses, and while we don't think learning to drive a car by playing video games is the best way to go about it, it looks like it managed to help in an emergency situation. According to a report, a ten year old boy managed to grab the wheel of the car he was in and steered it to safety after his grandmother, the one behind the wheel, suddenly passed out.

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Jelly Bean Takes More Than 40% Of The Android Cake Now

It is well worth the effort to pay attention to the number of users who have jumped aboard the Jelly Bean bandwagon, and by this, I mean the combined efforts of Android 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, just like how we lump Android 2.3.3 all the way to Android 2.3.7 under the Gingerbread moniker. In fact, the latest figures from the Android Dashboard do point out that the base version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean already takes 34% of the active devices cake, and when you combine it with — singlehandedly surpassing the old guard's 33 percent share of the market.

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Rogers To Offer Moto X From September Onwards

As we start to wind the day down, I am quite sure that many of you out there have been buzzing throughout the entire afternoon, munching on news concerning the recently announced Moto X from Motorola, and we even managed to spend some hands-on time with the mid-range smartphone, sharing our first impressions with the rest of the world. We do know that the Moto X will be making its way to all the major mobile carriers in the US, while US Cellular has already stepped up to the plate, too.

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Google Play Store Has More App Downloads Than Apple App Store

You know how is it like in the world of professional boxing, where there is always the customary “tale of the tape” before each fight. I guess you can say that the folks over at App Annie had a similar idea when they pitched two behemoths against each other – the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, and here we are with the results of this “showdown” of sorts.

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True Utility TrueLite Maxi 3W Flashlight review

I must admit that I have not, until this review, really joined the LED flashlight revolution. I do have a pen knife and other little knickknacks with LED lights incorporated into them, but they are not what I would call full-fledged utility flashlights. So getting a chance to review the True Utility TrueLite Maxi 3W is my chance to step into the new LED flashlight age.







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BBM For Android Splash Screen Pictured

A few months ago BlackBerry announced that it would be releasing BlackBerry Messenger a.k.a BBM for both iOS and Android. Back then the company said that we should expect the launch to take place this summer. As yet BlackBerry has not provided a release date, but it is expected that BBM for both platforms will be coming in the next couple of weeks. The cross-platform BBM beta has already been seeded to a select few users of the BlackBerry Beta Zone, invitations to testers for the Android version have reportedly gone out as well. Today we pick up on a picture of BBM for Android, a picture of its splash screen to be precise.

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New Accounting Software Built for Today's Commercial Challenges

Specifically designed to meet the needs of recession-hit economyProvides the operational insight and financial transparency for profitable decision-makingOptimised for small to medium sized companiesAvailable as a standalone package Launch offer makes upgrading from out of date software or manual systems even more affordableAlso launching today, the InBusiness Construction SuiteImproving financial control at small to medium sized companies took a leap forward today with the launch of the COMSS InBusiness Accounting Suite. This new software package is a lean financial management system that enables fitter, more profitable businesses.

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Catch Notes dying - will you miss it?

We all have our very specific ways of taking notes, but it seems 5-10 million of you will need to be changing your methods soon. The popular app Catch Notes will be shutting down. Catch Notes' last day will be August 30th. Users have until then to download their data if they wish to. The Catch Notes team has given you instructions on how to do it, so you don't need to be afraid that you will lose all your notes.

It is sad to see such popular apps and services dying, but what could be causing it? Is an app downloaded 5-10 million times really not able to pull a profit? Catch doesn't go into details.


Android Phone , Catch Notes dying - will you miss it?, Catch Notes dying - will you miss it?

HTC One for Verizon launch set for August 15th?

The Verizon HTC One is still nowhere to be found, but new rumors suggest that'll change in just over two weeks' time. According to documents received by Droid-Life, the Verizon HTC One launch date has been set to August 15th. The original date was apparently set for August 1st, but some suggest Verizon pushed it back a couple more weeks. We're not sure of the company's reasoning, but everyone has their own guesses.
The easiest guess to make is that the carrier wants to give more time to push the HTC DROID DNA before it brings in the superior HTC handset.

Android Phone , HTC One for Verizon launch set for August 15th?, HTC One for Verizon launch set for August 15th?

Mercedes pondering Google Glass navi

Engadget is reporting that Mercedes-Benz might be tinkering with Google Glass for its future navigation systems. The first, big-name wearable tech item of the 21st century, Google Glass has a huge degree of potential in a number of fields, not the least of which is the auto industry. Citing the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Engadget mentions that Mercedes is focusing on producing genuine, door-to-door directions that combine the pedestrian and automotive applications that Google Maps has become known for.

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Should Google go with LG for the 2014 Nexus? [POLL]

The honeymoon period with the new Nexus 7 hasn't exactly expired yet, and folks are already talking about what the 2014 version might entail. Well, one analyst thinks Google could be breaking things off with ASUS and going with a certain South Korean manufacturer for its next rendition. That manufacturer would be LG. The prediction comes from analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo, who seems to have quite the decent track record.
Apparently, LG's major positioning in the display manufacturing market would make the company an ideal match to make Google's next 7-inch wonder.

Android Phone , Should Google go with LG for the 2014 Nexus? [POLL], Should Google go with LG for the 2014 Nexus? [POLL]

Marvell flaunts its Armada 1500-mini CPU powering Chromecast, lists codecs

About Marvell. Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions enabling the digital connected lifestyle. From mobile communications to storage, cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal.

Engadget , Marvell flaunts its Armada 1500-mini CPU powering Chromecast, lists codecs, Marvell flaunts its Armada 1500-mini CPU powering Chromecast, lists codecs

Ford celebrates its founder's 150th birthday around the world

​​. Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company and the man that is widely considered to have put America on wheels, would have been 150 years young today. Naturally, there are celebrations at Ford's Dearborn headquarters, and the state of Michigan has declared today, July 30, 2013, Henry Ford Day.
While Ford's flaws are well documented, his institution of the moving assembly line and $5 work day were largely responsible for the middle class explosion in Detroit during the 1910s and 1920s, while vertical integration in his production contributed even further to the affordability of Ford's products.

Autoblog , Ford celebrates its founder's 150th birthday around the world, Ford celebrates its founder's 150th birthday around the world

Transit comes to Android, brings real-time public transportation directions

We all turn our heads when a very popular iOS app comes to Android. It's like seeing the new kid walk into the classroom for the first time. Today's new kid in town is named Transit App. What is this app. what does it do?

In short, it gives you public transportation directions/navigation in 43 supported cities. It became popular for its good-looking, sleek and simple design. But it is also a very helpful tool. You can get directions in real-time (where available), save your favorite routes and change your location to get direction from other places.

In essence, it's a very simple, yet helpful idea.

Android Phone , Transit comes to Android, brings real-time public transportation directions, Transit comes to Android, brings real-time public transportation directions

iPhone 5S Mass Production Ramps Up As Foxconn Looks To Hire 90,000 Workers

Not a day goes by when we don't hear rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhones. Right now it is believed that September would bring not one, but two different iPhone models. Foxconn, one of the biggest manufacturers working for Apple, is reportedly looking to hire 90,000 new workers as Apple is set to ramp up mass production of its next generation iPhone. What about the other iPhone, the much rumored iPhone Lite.

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HTC releases camera app fix after the T-Mobile HTC One OTA update removed HDR functionality

The latest software update for the T-Mobile HTC One may have fixed LTE connectivity issues and improved handset performance, but HTC somehow managed to remove the HDR functionality from the camera app. We're not exactly sure how it happened, but HTC has responded quickly by releasing a camera update for the device which brings back the lost functionality. HTC needs to do little bit of work to ensure a higher standard in quality control with its software updates, but we applaud them for an extremely quick two day turnaround time on the fix.

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iPhone 4 Attributed To Surge In iPhone Sales In The UK

The iPhone 4 is two generations old, making it pretty old as far as smartphone technology is concerned, but apparently there is still plenty of appeal left to the device, possibly aided by its lower price tag. This is according to a new sales report from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech who reports that during the period of May to June 2013, Apple enjoyed a surge of sales which was largely thanks to the iPhone 4 which managed to catapult Apple's market share in the UK up by 5.2%, putting them at around 30.5% of the British smartphone market.

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Gameboy Emulator Runs On Chromecast

Hmmm, we were there when Google's $35 Chromecast dongle was announced to the world, and managed to share a demo walkthrough of it for those who were unable to attend the live event. A couple of days after the Chromecast announcement, we learned that the Chromecast app for Android was released, followed by confirmation of Chromecast support for Google TV. Of course, at such an attractive price point of $35 a pop, the Chromecast's special offer of being accompanied by 3 months' worth of free Netflix access was quickly snapped up, and not long after, we heard that Chromecast had already been rooted.

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$25 Nokia DT-900 wireless charging pad available for a limited time [DEALS]

If you hurry, you guys might catch a pretty good deal on the Nokia DT-900, a wireless charging mat for your Qi-enabled devices. Daily Steals/Ice Monkey has the mat going for a cool $25, close to half the price as we could find it on Amazon. The DT-900 should work fine with your newly purchased Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 4, or any other device using the Qi standard. The stock meter is running a little low, so we don't know how much longer this deal with last.

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AT&T HTC One Mini Press Render Spotted

Close to a fortnight ago, we got word that the HTC One mini has already received approval from the good people over at the FCC, and here we are two weeks down the road with press renders of the AT&T-bound HTC One mini spotted. How do we know that this shrunken version of the flagship HTC One (with some changes in the hardware too, of course, as it is not only cosmetic alterations on the outside) is headed towards AT&T. The answer is simple, really, as the press render leak did show off the AT&T name where the carrier name is normally displayed.

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Smart Cargo for iPad review

I have completely replaced a laptop in my life with my iPad. I discovered this about a year into having my first iPad, when I realized the only time I had moved my MacBook Pro from the desk was when I presented, using both it and my iPad at a few meetings. But, when I'm out for the day, I still want to carry along a few things: a charger and cable – just in case; a portable battery pack; a screen cleaning cloth; a portable speaker; and my Square dongle. So, I usually wind up taking a bag along, just as I did with my MacBook Pro, but it's just a much smaller bag.






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Morgan Roadster and 3 Wheeler get stunning Brooklands treatment

Morgan has rolled out a V6 Roadster and a 3 Wheeler inspired by the UK's legendary Brooklands racing circuit. Each limited to 50 units, the new specials are "designed to celebrate the ancestry of British racing cars and their styling" with special color combinations, satin finishes and detailing. The Roadster comes in Jaguar "Brooklands" Green, Speed Silver Satin hood and radiator cowl and silver A-pillars and window surrounds. A black stitched leather interior will be set off by a special Brooklands steering wheel, light silver gauge bezels, a sculpted box cover and more space for the pedals.

Autoblog , Morgan Roadster and 3 Wheeler get stunning Brooklands treatment, Morgan Roadster and 3 Wheeler get stunning Brooklands treatment

ExCeL move positions IP EXPO as the major European IT event on the international circuit

- Imago Techmedia expands its profile to deliver the complete technology range to an international audience -London, 29 July 2013: With backing from London & Partners, IP EXPO Europe is set to grow from the UK’s number one end-to-end enterprise IT event to the leading European IT event when it relocates to ExCeL London in 2014.

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Motorbooks hits the road with new store on wheels

The bookmobile may be just another extinct wheeled Mastodon to the generation just coming of age. For them, untold reams of information have been always been available in little more than an instant, right in the palms of their hot little hands. There was a time before devices and digital connectivity, though, when those analog masterpieces known as books were how knowledge got around, and bookmobiles served as rolling libraries for many communities. Automotive niche publisher Motorbooks is bringing back the bookmobile with a new twist.

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Sony PlayStation 4 Pre-Orders Back Again At GameStop

Earlier this month you might recall that GameStop had stopped their pre-orders of the Sony PlayStation 4 console, presumably because they ran out of their allocated stock and did not want to process orders they knew they might not be able to fulfill in a timely manner. Well the good news is that if you still wanted to get your hands on a launch day PS4 console, it looks like GameStop has managed to secure more units as they have reopened their pre-orders for the console, although given how popular the console is, you might want to hurry as stock could diminish pretty fast.

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Veebot Draws Your Blood

Robots are most definitely helpful, and they have certainly assisted in ensuring the industrial revolution has moved at a breakneck pace. Most factories these days have robots do all the heavy lifting at assembly lines, although these robots are more of machines than the common bipedal form factor that science fiction movies employ. Robots in the realm of medicine, too, have helped surgeries be more efficient than ever before. Well, here we are today presented with the Veebot, a robot that is capable of drawing human blood.

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Daily use apps - Julie

. Several weeks ago I asked everyone on the Gadgeteer team to write up a quick post about their most used mobile apps regardless of which platform they use – Android, iOS, or Windows Phone. So far we've had quite a few great posts detailing a nice selection of applications – some I'd never tried before. Now it's my turn to share the apps that I use every day on my current smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy S3.
Even though I have a lot of apps installed, I truthfully only use a handful every single day.










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