Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE hands-on (video)

New Yorkers got a sneak peak at the Verizon LTE flavor of the Galaxy Nexus at the Samsung Experience in Columbus Circle today, and we dropped by to spend a few minutes with the Ice Cream Sandwich handset in the Manhattan showroom. Samsung had just four pre-production Nexus models on hand, which were running Android 4.0.1 - not the final 4.1 version we're expecting to see shortly, with a baseband update in tow. None of the samples included SIM cards, so we were only able to test them using the built-in WiFi module.






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Android Design Preview simplifies app mockups, developers' lives (video)

A new Java utility should help Android developers and designers who need to rapidly prototype application layouts. The appropriately named Android Design Preview mirrors part of your desktop on an Android device over USB - just select area on your computer screen and it'll show up remotely using the Android Debug Bridge. It's more lightweight than a VNC app and doesn't require a lot of mucking with settings, whether you're coding on Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.

Engadget, Android Design Preview simplifies app mockups, developers' lives (video)

Ferrari unveils a meaner 599XX Evoluzione

An outfit like Ferrari keeps a tight product portfolio. Four model lines in all, when it comes down to production models. Even with the various derivatives that follow, that still doesn't amount to a large number of new debuts from year to year. But as a racing team first and an automaker second, it rolls out a new vehicle at least once a year. What falls between, then, bridges the gap.

What comes in between a road car and an F1 car, you ask? With a rapidly escalation level of crossover in technologies, less and less.

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Newest Verizon launch dates rumor: Galaxy Nexus December 9, Droid 4 December 22, and more

What do you mean you thought one day would pass without a rumor regarding the launch date for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus. No such thing will happen until the Google superphone is in Big Red stores – trust us. So here we go again. We now have a fresh batch of launch date rumors, collected by Droid Life from what they say are reliable sources (who've been right in the past).

According to these people, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will finally be released by Verizon on December 9.

Unwired View, Newest Verizon launch dates rumor: Galaxy Nexus December 9, Droid 4 December 22, and more

Motorola XOOM updated to support Pay As You Go

If you're tired of paying monthly fees for 4G connectivity and wish you had the option to just pay for data only when you want to use it - you're in luck. Motorola and Verizon have just rolled out a new update for the Motorola XOOM Android tablet which does just that. The new software update adds the ability for customers to purchase no-contract 4G data on a month-to-month basis. The Google Setup Wizard has also been updated to improve the reliability of Pay As You Go detection on the tablet's first power up.
Other than the Pay As You Go support, it looks like there aren't any additional changes to the tablet.

Ubergizmo, Motorola XOOM updated to support Pay As You Go

Flight simulator uses robot arm for greater degree of realism

Flight simulators are great tools when it comes to training pilots to perform their job flawlessly each time without having to risk crashing a real jet, not to mention the potential loss of life and belongings. Well, military pilots undergo even more strenous training compared to commercial airline pilots, as dogfights will involve a slew of movements in the plane which could prove to be too stressful for the ordinary Joe.

Ubergizmo, Flight simulator uses robot arm for greater degree of realism

MobilFun Gives Us a First Look at Galaxy Nexus Docks

Those dock connectors on the sides of the Galaxy Nexus looked promising, but ever since the device was revealed we really haven't gotten much of a clue as to what kind of docks or other accessories we'd be able to use.  . Retailer MobilFun has revealed a smorgasbord of images and videos showcasing the docks. We have horizontal and vertical desktop docks, HDMI docks and vehicle docks to sink our teeth into and even a holder that has an extra battery compartment that will charge your Galaxy Nexus while it's on.

They all look pretty good, too.

Android Phone, MobilFun Gives Us a First Look at Galaxy Nexus Docks

IO Interactive to begin new franchise after Hitman: Absolution

Agent 47 and his magical murder adventures may be what IO Interactive's best known for, but that's hardly the only number on the developer's calling card. Most recently, IO gave the Hitman franchise a break in favor of Kane & Lynch. And sure, it wasn't everybody's cup of tea, but it was definitely different. Never one to tread water, IO plans on taking a similar approach after Hitman: Absolution.

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EFO iPazzPort doubles up as a Skype handset

Once in a while, a device will be released that makes you wonder just what niche does it fall under. The $50 EFO iPazzPort is one of those devices, where it will feature a microphone as well as a speaker in its handheld keyboard and touchpad, letting you send emails and use said device as a Skype handset. Heck, EFO even claims that the device will target the “youngster” who tends to download plenty of songs or music tracks for karaoke purposes.

Ubergizmo, EFO iPazzPort doubles up as a Skype handset

Daihatsu FC ShowCase concept: who doesn't want a 60-inch TV in a van?

Here's a funny one from the Tokyo Motor Show. Daihatsu's squarish concept EV van, dubbed the FC ShowCase, is basically a spacious four-seater packing plenty of goodies: a giant wing door, some blue lights on the wheels, an LED panel on the left skirt, side-view cameras instead of mirrors, a funky touch panel steering wheel, a small heads-up display and a 60-inch TV. And no, this isn't a mod from Pimp My Ride. According to one of the designers, the idea here is that the FC ShowCase acts as a mobile theater, which can keep travellers entertained while camping or fishing.







Engadget, Daihatsu FC ShowCase concept: who doesn't want a 60-inch TV in a van?

iLID iPhone Case is Also a Wallet and Stand

The iLID iPhone case is another Kickstarter project.  The iLID promises to be the world's thinnest iPhone case and wallet.  The inside of the wallet area has a money clip, a “main bay” to hold up to 3 credit cards, key holder/memory card/sim card bay, and the lid also serves as a horizontal stand.  The iLID is described as 17mm thick and weighing 30 grams.  Funding is still being sought, and a pre-order pledge of $30 gets you one case once they go into production in January 2012.  It's available in black or white, and Kickstarter supporters will also receive a 1GB World's Thinnest USB as a bonus.

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Infinity Blade 2 available today

If you've played Infinity Blade to death, unlocked every single achievement and can defeat all the bosses with your eyes closed, you're in luck. The sequel to the hit iOS-only action game has just been released, and you can resume your epic journey of going up against Deathless tyrants and their legion of Titans. The game is still powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 3 technology, so visually you're in for a treat. Infinity Blade 2 now features 3 styles of combat: dual wielding, two-handed and the standard weapon and shield class.



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Nexus One receives Ice Cream Sandwich with CM9

It looks like HTC phones sure are on a roll when it comes to getting the latest Android updates. Previously we reported about the HD2 and the G1 receiving Ice Cream Sandwich, and now we have another phone to add to the mix: the original Google flagship device aka the Nexus One. The CyanogenMod team have been hard at work porting Android 4.0 over to the phone, and it looks like they're on the right track. Despite being an early build without hardware acceleration, Ice Cream Sandwich appears to be running pretty well on the device.



Ubergizmo, Nexus One receives Ice Cream Sandwich with CM9

Eutelsat’s Tooway™ Satellite Broadband Selected For Use In Devon And Somerset Rural Fast Broadband Scheme “The Rural Connection”

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced that the Tooway™ satellite broadband service provided by its Skylogic affiliate will be used in “The Rural Connection” project, run by Devon and Somerset County Councils, to bring high-speed Internet services to over 1,000 of the regions’ most rural homes and businesses.

Press Release Distribution, Eutelsat’s Tooway™ Satellite Broadband Selected For Use In Devon And Somerset Rural Fast Broadband Scheme “The Rural Connection”

Small is Beautiful: 10 Years of Mini-ITX

VIA Technologies is celebrating the 10th birthday of Mini-ITX, a small motherboard (and case) form factor whose first reference design was created by Robert Kuo, Assistant Vice President, VIA Technologies. The idea was to build a 17x17cm PC motherboard that could spark a new wave of computer industrial design – and it did. The new small form factor has enabled all kinds of PC “mods” (modifications) allowing PCs to go everywhere (cars, scooters, robots…) and look like anything (vintage radio R2D2, millennium falcon – you name it!).

Ubergizmo, Small is Beautiful: 10 Years of Mini-ITX

Kindle Fire gets first taste of CM7

Well, with source code and root firmly in hand, it was only a matter of time before someone got a custom ROM up and running on the Fire. Of course, the first contestant for your hacked Kindle dollar is the reliable, and damn-near ubiquitous CM7. XDA Developers Forum member JackpotClavin posted a pair of images showing the Gingerbread-based ROM booted up on his 7-inch Amazon tablet. He isn't offering the code for download yet, primarily because there are still a host of bugs to work out — including a severely mixed up touch panel thats about 90-degrees out of sync with actual display.

2DayBlog.com, Kindle Fire gets first taste of CM7

China's First Tablet Rocking Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwiched Demoed [Video]

Never one to stay behind the curve as far as technology is concerned, China is all set to receive their own taste of Ice Cream Sandwich with thanks to this mysterious tablet running Android 4.0.1. The 10-inch tab — which is apparently a Xoom knockoff (I don't see it) — runs Android 4.0 surprisingly well, thanks mostly in part to its (can we start calling it last generation yet?) Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor. The rest of the hardware isn't too shabby either with 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a pair of cameras, GPS, HMDMI and a 3G SIM card slot. Pretty much the whole shibang.


Android Phone, China's First Tablet Rocking Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwiched Demoed [Video]

What do people look at on your Facebook profile?

If you've ever wondered what people look at when they visit your profile on social networks like Facebook, we've got some answers for you. The folks over at the EyeTrackShop recently performed an interesting study on a group of 30 participants. Using webcams that were set up to monitor the eye movements of the people in front of the computers, they recorded what each user was looking at every 10 seconds. And judging by the results of the study, there are some interesting things to note.

Ubergizmo, What do people look at on your Facebook profile?

DaVinci Shows Up In Tegra Zone – Bringing Renaissance Style Online First Person Shooting Jan 2012

The world's first full Tegra 3 title has popped up in Nvidia's Tegra Zone today, DaVinci THD. We told you guys about the DaVinci a few weeks back but then, we only had the PC version to go off of. It looks like the game has been making some headway with newly released screenshots following its listing in the Tegra Zone. So what kinda game are we looking at here? Well, DaVinci is an online FPS with that allows you to go head-to-head with other players in a variety of game modes. Sounds like your pretty standard grade online FPS shooting but what really makes DaVinci standout is its visuals.





Android Phone, DaVinci Shows Up In Tegra Zone â€" Bringing Renaissance Style Online First Person Shooting Jan 2012

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Year of the Dragon edition

You know how the Chinese zodiac comprises of a dozen animals to depict their lunar cycle, where each Chinese New Year will usher in a spanking new animal. It is also said that folks born in that particular zodiac year will exhibit traits of the creature, and Microsoft intends to usher in the Year of the Dragon in 2012 (happening towards the end of January, due to the fact that they follow the lunar calendar) by introducing the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Year of the Dragon edition.

Ubergizmo, Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 Year of the Dragon edition

Trabasack Mini Laptop Desk and Travel Bag Review

Hokay, let's be honest here.  I'm going to mention something and I want you to close your eyes and picture the first thing that comes into your head.  Ready….










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Angry Birds cookbook rolls out

I know that there are plenty of Angry Birds fans out there, otherwise, how else can you explain the phenomenon of flinging a pissed off avian friend towards certain doom just to perform a kamikaze dive in the general direction of green pigs. Well, I suppose Rovio is far from finished when it comes to milking this cash, er, bird to the maximum, hence their latest attempt at commercialization has resulted in a cookbook. Yes sir, Rovio just rolled out a cookbook that they call “Angry Birds: Bad Piggies' Egg Recipes.”.

Ubergizmo, Angry Birds cookbook rolls out

HP to decide fate of webOS within two weeks

. Hewlett-Packard's webOS hardware is dead and buried but the fate of the platform itself remains to be determined. HP may hold on to the OS and use it on printers and PCs, and there have been plenty of rumors surrounding talks the company is having in an effort to license the platform to other firms. According to an interview in French newspaper Le Figaro, HP CEO Meg Whitman has gone on record in stating that a decision regarding the fate of webOS will be made within two weeks.

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ASUS Transformer Prime gets official release date for 8th of December

Can't wait to get your hands on the ASUS Transformer Prime. Well, the release date for the US has been speculated on heavily, with some estimates in November, while some putting it in a mid-late December release. However now it seems that thanks to an ASUS spokesperson, the official release date for the quad-core Transformer Prime tablet is set at the 8th of December for the US market. Those living in Taiwan will be getting their hands on it earlier on the 1st of December. Europe will still have to wait until January of 2012 before they get their hands on the device.

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Phottix Flash Triggers, Now Available for Sony Alpha

At last, Sony users can get in on the wireless flash-triggering game. That Sony Alpha camera seemed like a good idea when you bought it, but then you discovered that you entered a world of Memory Sticks and weirdly-sized flash hotshoes. We can't help you with the first (although at least you have an alternative SD/CF slot), but Phottix can certainly help with the second, bringing remote off-camera flash triggers to the Sony system. Better still, they're at the less expensive end of flash-triggering gear.

The Phottix Strato II consists of two parts.

Gadget Lab, Phottix Flash Triggers, Now Available for Sony Alpha

Little Printer Makes Printing Cool Again

Link the Pocket Printer up to a tiny Doxie scanner and the world will possibly end. I have spent a good chunk of my nerd energy, or nerdegy, ridding my life of paper. So it is with mixed feeling that I write about Berg's Little Printer, which combines “dead tree” and “cute” in equal measure.
The Little Printer is a web-connected thermal printer — think “store receipts” and you have the right idea.

Gadget Lab, Little Printer Makes Printing Cool Again

NVIDIA announces special edition GTX 560 Ti with 448 CUDA cores, available now for $289

Now that we're officially in the throes of holiday shopping season, NVIDIA's rolling out a promotion of its own, though sadly it doesn't involve any steep discounts. The outfit just announced a special edition GPU: the GTX 560 Ti with 448 CUDA cores, running at 1.46GHz, a 732MHz graphics clock and 1.25GB of GDDR5 memory charging ahead at an effective rate of 3.8GHz. Other features include support for three-way SLI, DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI. Those specs place it snugly between the current GTX 560 Ti with 384 CUDA cores, and the higher-end GTX 570, which packs 480.

2DayBlog.com, NVIDIA announces special edition GTX 560 Ti with 448 CUDA cores, available now for $289

Nissan sells more than 20,000 Leafs in first year, high-fives commence on Tokyo Motor Show floor

You win this round, hippies. Only a few months after announcing that it sold 10,000 all-electric Leaf cars in international markets, Nissan stated at the Tokyo Motor Show today that the company has sold over 20,000 Leafs since the car went on sale in December of 2010. Of the 9,000 Leafs that have been sold to U.S. owners, over 60 percent went to homes in California, where owners no doubt admire their electric cars while enjoying their tasty organic kale and starfruit smoothies. The company also added that it expects to sell more than 10,000 Leafs in the U.S. by the end of 2011, which dovetails perfectly into their predictions.

Engadget, Nissan sells more than 20,000 Leafs in first year, high-fives commence on Tokyo Motor Show floor