Doctor Who's TARDIS makes appearance on Google Maps, 360-degree tour available via Street View

 . If there was any question that the brilliant men and women at Google were Dr. Who fans, look no further than definitely know how to have a good time.


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Samsung SM-Z9005 running Tizen OS ships to developers

Following reports that Tizen open-source OS (co-developed by Samsung and Intel) was scrapped, new information indicates that the project is still very much alive. Indeed, if the below shipping manifest is believed, then developer prototypes of the Tizen-runnning Samsung SM-Z9005 are shipping to developers. How do we know that the SM-Z9005 is indeed a Tizen device.

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VW has high hopes for new TGI engines

There's been a subtle, but increasing, push towards cars that run on compressed natural gas over the years. Honda has been the largest proponent, offering its first CNG-powered Civic GX in 1998. And while the take rate has been slow, it's been enough that the Japanese manufacturer has continued production and sales to non-fleet customers. Now, Volkswagen is getting into the game with its TGI engine technology. As Automotive News points out, VW was largely responsible for the diesel revolution of the early 1990s, thanks to its direct-injection turbodiesels.

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Image of an unknown Oppo smartphone leaks

A new Oppo smartphone has appeared out of the blue and the latest leak comes from the popular twitter account of evleaks. The leak shows us an unknown device in its white color paintjob. The alleged smartphone does not resemble the current flagship, the Find 5 but takes a new design approach.
The unnamed Oppo smartphone has the capacitive keys and an averagely sized bezel.

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Deal of the Day - 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z 3rd-gen Core i3 Ultrabook with 32GB SSD and Windows 7

Friday's LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 14″ Dell 3rd-gen Core i3 Inspiron 14z Ultrabook with pre-installed Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), starting at $499.99.  Features:. Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz Dual-core CPU4GB RAM500GB hard drive, 32GB mSATA SSD, 3-in-1 card readerTwo USB 3.0 ports, HDMI v1.4a portHD webcamSkullcandy stereo speakers.
$689.99 – $190 instant savings  = $499.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires August 19, 2013 or sooner.

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Next-gen Hyundai Sonata spotted testing near the 'Ring

The sixth-generation Hyundai Sonata helped usher in a stylish era for the previously boring midsize sedan segment. After four years on the market, though, some of the Sonata's rivals are newer and arguably more stylish, so it's not surprising that Hyundai appears to be in the early phases of a redesign for its popular sedan. From what we can see in these spy shots, the overall shape of the Sonata will remain the same – note the roofline and side body creases – but big changes seem to be in store for the rest of the car.

Autoblog , Next-gen Hyundai Sonata spotted testing near the 'Ring, Next-gen Hyundai Sonata spotted testing near the 'Ring

Blue Microphones Nessie USB Microphone review

At first glance, the Nessie by Blue Microphones  looks like an award one might receive at a music award ceremony because of its impressive stature. But it is named after the mythological Loch Ness monster and resembles it with its “S” curve and long neck silhouette. But it begs the question, does it stand up to be a legend in its own right. The Nessie  is a cardioid pattern microphone with a built-in pop screen and shock mount which aids in worry-free audio recording. Along with these two features, the Nessie has adaptive processing, such as leveling controls and EQ which help provide for improved recordings.



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Kantar Operations extends commitment to Confirmit

Leading Market Research agency continues focus on quality and standardsLondon, UK and Oslo, Norway and New York, NY: 15 August 2013: Confirmit is pleased to announce that Kantar Operations, the internal provider of data collection services to the Kantar Group, the insight and consultancy arm of WPP Group plc, has signed a new 3-year agreement to use the Confirmit solution.

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NHTSA still mulling crash tests for recalled Jeeps

Well, no one should ever accuse the government of not giving things plenty of thought. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is still debating whether it will retest any of the 1.56 million 1992 to 1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002 to 2007 Libertys that were part of a recall regarding fires after rear-end collisions. And yes, this debate has been going on for over a month. In other news.
The recall dustup started in early June, when Chrysler took the unusual position of refusing a recall request from NHTSA regarding placement of the fuel tank on the effected vehicles.

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Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Huawei Ascend P6 and Sony Xperia Tablet Z all win EISA awards

EISA (the European Imaging and Sound Association) has announced its awards for 2013 - 2014, and some of them are obviously of interest to us. Samsung has won three awards with its Android devices. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini won the European Social Media 2013 - 2014 distinction, because it's "a well-built, fully equipped, affordable smartphone" that comes with numerous "social applications on board from the get-go, including Group Play, ChatON, and S Health.".
As for the larger Galaxy S4, this has been declared the European Green Phone of 2013 - 2014.


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Is Detroit killing itself with cars?

Detroit's bankruptcy is still a fresh wound, and it's slowly but surely becoming infected as people start looking for something – anything – to sell to pay the city's debts. While the sale of the Detroit Institute of Art's collection of paintings has been well publicized for those of us that live in the area, another collection is under threat due to the city's lack of funds. Automotive News reports on the state of the Detroit Historical Museum's car collection - a 65-vehicle fleet that includes a 1924 Hupmobile Roadster and a rare, pre-production 1963 Ford Mustang (yes, a 1963 Mustang).

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Fiat 500e recalled over possible half shaft separation

The recently launched, all-electric Fiat 500e is already facing its first recall. According to The Detroit News, more than 270 of the EVs are being recalled to replace bolts that secure the vehicles' half shafts. The official number of affected vehicles has not been announced as of this writing, as Chrysler will not inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of this issue until it accounts for all problematic 500e models that are currently sitting on dealer lots. Chrysler confirmed to the News that the problem is in no way related to the 500e's electric powertrain, simply the half shafts.

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Samsung said to unveil Galaxy Gear smart watch at September 4th Note 3 event

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 might not be the only device being unveiled at Samsung's September 4th event in Berlin, Germany a IFA. According to SamMobile, the Korean company will also take that opportunity to unveil their first smart watch, which is being dubbed the “Samsung Galaxy Gear.” We're still not sure what to expect out of the Galaxy Gear, but we imagine it'll be one of the more interesting smart watches to hit the market. Let's see if Samsung's mobile genius really does extend far beyond tablets and smartphones.

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Tapatalk HD 4 goes on sale for $.99 this week - try it out with AndroidForums.com!

If you've been waiting for a more reasonable price to acquire Tapatalk 4, you'll want to head over to the Google Play Store right now. The forum perusal app has gotten a steep discount to $.99, down from the usual $4.99 it goes for. This price drop isn't permanent, though — you'll only have about a week to take advantage of this great deal. If you don't remember, Tapatalk 4 finally brought us the Holo UI we've all been waiting for. It's a very slick and clean interface, and makes mobile forum browsing that much more easy. Give it a download, and don't be afraid to try it out with your account at AndroidForums.com.

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Next-gen Cadillac Escalade debuting October 7 in NYC

Cadillac will unveil the next Escalade in October, at an event in New York City. It will be the sole member of GM's large SUV family to not get a debut at the Texas State Fair, which we don't think is all that surprising, considering the kind of clientele attracted by the big Caddy. The new truck, from the few teaser images and spy shots we've seen, has evolved with the rest of the Cadillac range. We've got a glimpse of its tall, thin headlights, which look like an evolution of what's on the current truck.

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Nokia Lumia 825 in the works with 5.2″ screen, quad-core processor

Nokia is obviously working on new Windows Phones as you read this. And the company has been rumored countless times to go larger with its handsets before the end of this year. This will be helped by the fact that Microsoft is expected to release the GDR3 update to Windows Phone 8, and this will support quad-core processors and Full HD 1080p screens for the first time ever. Although it may not be Nokia's famed first phablet, the Lumia 825 is going to be big. This device is said to come with a 5.2-inch touchscreen, yet with ‘just' 720p HD resolution.

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HTC One Mini launched by EE, O2 and Vodafone in the UK

HTC's One Mini has been available in the UK via some retailers since last week. But now all major British networks have also started selling the handset. O2 seems to offer the best deal, allowing customers to get the One Mini for free on tariffs from £27 per month. Vodafone also has free One Minis, but only starting at £29 per month.

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Two Ferrari-faking workshops busted in Spain (video)

We sort of understand why the next door neighbor might indulge in a "Ferriero" project (a mid-engine Pontiac Fiero with homemade bodywork resembling a Ferrari), but we simply can't fathom why anybody would pay 40,000 euros for a fake Ferrari built from a front-engine, front-wheel-drive Toyota. An organization in Spain apparently had 17 of these "Ferrotas," three of which were ready to sell over the Internet, when its two Valencia-based shops were raided by police earlier this month, Auto Portal reports. In addition to the fake Ferraris, police also found two fake Aston Martin machines.

Autoblog , Two Ferrari-faking workshops busted in Spain (video), Two Ferrari-faking workshops busted in Spain (video)

2015 Mercedes GLA-Class officially bound for Frankfurt

Forget spy shots, design sketches and teaser videos, here is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class. As part of the rapid expansion of its small car offerings, Mercedes-Benz has pulled the cover off this new compact crossover that we'll be seeing up close and personal at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Sharing a platform with the new A-Class and CLA-Class, the GLA will be the fifth SUV/crossover in the Mercedes lineup when it goes on sale in the US in the fall of next year.

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Xbox One Controller Almost Had Smell-O-Vision And An Integrated Display

The Microsoft Xbox One controller was recently detailed in a new video and one of its features that we know of is that it will play nice with PCs in 2014, but of course with every product, we expected the controller to have undergone several revisions during the course of its design and it seems that some of those features includes smell-o-vision and an integrated screen. This was revealed by Zulfi Alam, Microsoft's head of Xbox accessories during an interview with Kotaku.

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Official Nexus 7 Sleeve now available on Google Play for $30

Now sure how long this will last, but you can now pick up the official sleeve for your newly purchased Nexus 7 (2013). Made of a soft neoprene with microfiber fur inner lining, the Nexus 7 sleeve is tailor fitted to protect your Nexus 7 while on-the-go. There's even an outer pocket to stow away your belongings, keeping everything together in one snug, entertainment bundle.

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Canadian Google Play Store now shipping the Nexus 7

Live in Canada. Want a Nexus 7. Well, aren't you quite the lucky person today. The Canadian Google Play Store has lit up with the new Nexus 7 in stock, with the devices slated to ship within 1-2 business days from today. It looks like the prices for Canada match up with America's, meaning folks can get it a decent amount cheaper than what they'd find in the likes of Future Shop and Best Buy.

Shipping is free, too, so you can avoid any extra charges that might otherwise make this thing as expensive as brick and mortar offerings.

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HTC One signup page for Verizon Wireless is now live

We've known for quite sometime that Verizon had plans to offer the HTC One on their network by summer's end, and it looks like we're finally nearing that inevitable release. The signup page for the HTC One is now live on Verizon Wireless' website, allowing you to enter your email address for the opportunity to be notified when the phone is finally ready for purchase. Verizon's still mum on an exact date, but it shouldn't be much longer, folks. The HTC One is arguably one of the best Android devices to date, but faces some tough competition with the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 coming around the bend.

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Samsung's 55-inch Curved OLED TV ships today for a sufferable $9,000 (eyes-on)

Update: The set will be available tomorrow (August 14th) on Samsung.com.

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400-hp Toyota Hybrid-R Concept gets second teaser

Toyota has released a second teaser of its Hybrid-R Concept, along with an estimation of the show car's power output. Using technology that's "similar to that used by Toyota Racing's TS030 Hybrid race car," the concept is expected to deliver over 400 horsepower. TOYOTA HYBRID-R CONCEPT AT THE FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: MORE DETAILS RELEASED.

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The MxV1 Putter has a round face for a round ball

. Bobby Locke once said about golf “you drive for show but putt for dough”, an adage that still rings true today. To that end the folks at MxVGolf have introduced their new MxV1 putter. I know there are a lot of putters on the market today, each with its own unique qualities, but the MxV1 has something that most don't have, a putter face that is rounded to the same diameter as the golf ball. The design based on the Newtons Cradle, allows the putter's face to strike the center of the golf ball creating a true roll. The MxV1 is made out of matte black PVD finished stainless steel with a weight of 14.81 ounces (420 grams).

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Nokia Amber update coming in late August, early September

We know everything about the Nokia Amber update, except for the launch date. We had heard August from Nokia Spain's Twitter, but those social networking accounts are often unreliable. Now Nokia PR at the Lumia 925 launch in Taiwan says late August, early September is the target. That's good news, but unfortunately there's some bad news too – apparently, Nokia will prioritize the Lumia 920 update, which potentially means lower profile devices will have to wait.

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra Triluminous Display Compared To HTC One

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has certainly come under scrutiny by certain quarters, where it has even been compared to the Nexus 7 tablet for some perspective, and this time around, we have the Sony Xperia Z Ultra's triluminous display being compared to the HTC One's display, thanks to the folks over at SECafe in Vietnam. Sony's Triluminous technology used to be the domain of Sony's very own TVs, but it seems that Sony intends to transfer some of that know how into its next generation of smartphones, with hopes for their smartphones to play catch up with smartphones from other rivals.

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PSYCLOPs Glass AR Game

While Google Glass would not be an impulse purchase for most of us (with the definition of "impulse purchase" here meaning anything that can be bought for less than $500 on a whim), this does not mean that the augmented reality pair of glasses is not going to be in demand. No sir, word has it that Google Glass is being lined up to take point in the new "war" that involves augmented reality applications. One developer, in fact, managed to work on a rather cool looking video game that you see above which could usher in a new era and way of gaming.

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Dramatic LG G2 video highlights its unique rear button placement [VIDEO]

When it comes to true smartphone innovation, manufacturers are seemingly having a tough time coming up with new ideas or ways at tackling the traditional candy bar slate. LG is hoping the world will take notice of their latest handset — the upcoming LG G2 — by the unique way they've moved the power/volume buttons from the sides of the device, onto its back.LG promises this will make their handset feel more natural, with buttons in a now more comfortable position (much like the back of a beautiful young woman).

Android Phone , Dramatic LG G2 video highlights its unique rear button placement [VIDEO], Dramatic LG G2 video highlights its unique rear button placement [VIDEO]

Algaculture Mask Feeds You On The Move

All right, I will be the first to admit it – the algaculture mask that you see above. It creeps me out, looking as though it was stolen from the house of H.R. Giger, or from the set of Prometheus itself. After all, fashion in the future tends to be rather minimalistic in nature, such as those that we have seen in Star Trek (their uniforms aren't too hot, if you ask me) and Star Wars, although the Japanese rendition of the future trends in the opposite direction.

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Could Rolls-Royce expand business with new models?

Rolls-Royce may be forced to expand its lineup beyond the über-luxury cars gobbled up by the ultra-wealthy jetset, as new competition in the form of the rumored, high-end Mercedes-Benz S-Class could take a slice of the luxury pie from the BMW-owned manufacturer. Automotive News reports that this, along with the combination of BMW's unwillingness to move above the price-point set by the 7-Series and Bentley's expansion into the SUV realm, could force Rolls-Royce's hand. AN is arguing that, as unrealistic as it might sound, Rolls could develop a four-door crossover or shooting brake, but that any such plans are in the earliest of stages.

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Pebble Beach cars with the best chance of breaking $10 million

Pebble Beach is "Shark Week" for the classic car crowd. While it may not be good to be a seal during Shark Week, it's great to be an auction house, a mobile detailer, caterer, tent rental firm or a parking garage owner on the Monterey peninsula during Pebble Beach Week in mid-August. This year brings a simply unprecedented group of hyper-expensive cars to the six auctions (RM, Gooding and Company, Russo and Steele, Mecum and Bonhams).








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Xbox One Controller Detailed In New Video

Microsoft's latest gaming console is anxiously being awaited by millions around the world. The company is yet to announce when it will begin shipping units, pre-orders have seen immense consumer interest in the Xbox One. Apart from revamping the entire console, Microsoft has also made changes to the controller, which is obviously an integral part of the entire gaming experience. Major Nelson today posted a new video detailing Xbox One's controller, with Zulfi Alam, the general manager of Xbox accessories group explaining exactly what he and his team have done with the new peripheral.

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BlackBerry Could Be Considering Taking Themselves Private

While BlackBerry might have had good market share back in the day, it is safe to say that the company is struggling against its competitors like iOS, Android, and even Microsoft's Windows Phone in certain regions. It is not clear if introducing newer products will be able to turn things around for them, but one thing is certain and that is something needs to be done.

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