DiMora sketches out new neoclassic lines

We won't press it yet, but let's just say our hand is hovering over the big red "Vaporware!" button we keep armed for just such announcements. DiMora Motorcars still owes us – and LV Resorts – the $2-million SLS 2 sedan with its 1,200-horsepower Volcano V16 engine, Barotex fibers and MP3-enabled horn. While we wait for it, DiMora has seen fit to announce not just a new car, but a new division with two new cars said to be "nearing completion." The Neoclassic Automobiles Subsidiary will, depending on your credulity, be producing the Adina Sportster and Vicci 6.2 Super-Coupe.

Autoblog, DiMora sketches out new neoclassic lines

TiVo co-founder, CTO Jim Barton resigns

Co-founder of TiVo and CTO Jim Barton has long outlasted our deathwatch, but his time as an executive at the DVR maker quietly came to an end this week according to documents filed with the SEC. CEO Tom Rogers thanked Jim for his "commitment to innovation" in a statement, and the filing indicates he will stick around as a $25,000 per month consultant in "patent matters and litigation" among other things - nice work if you can get it - until March 15, 2015, but his reason for stepping down is unspecified.

Engadget, TiVo co-founder, CTO Jim Barton resigns

Camera USB Drive from Photojojo

This has to be the cutest USB drive I've seen, and it is a perfect gift for the photographers in your life.  This Camera USB Drive from Photojojo looks like a DSLR, available in your choice of Nikon or Canon camera style.  The lens removes to expose the 4GB USB stick.  It's 2″ wide X 1.25″ tall, and it's the perfect way to transport or gift your photo files.  It's $20.00 from Photojojo.  I like the Nikon… Just saying.  ;o)

The Gadgeteer, Camera USB Drive from Photojojo

[Hands-On] Sony Authentication Power Outlet Recognizes Users and Devices

Sony has developed the Authentication Power Outlet, which can supply power only to authenticated equipment. It uses the FeliCa contactless smart card technology, with a reader/writer capability built into the power outlet side, and a FeliCa Lite chip on the plug side. “For example, this dryer is used in the same way as you've always used it. This dryer's data is written to the chip built into the plug. When you set the dryer like this, it works just as if it had a chip built in from the start.


Akihabara News, [Hands-On] Sony Authentication Power Outlet Recognizes Users and Devices

Willie G. to retire from Harley-Davidson in April

Famed Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer Wille G. has announced his retirement from Harley-Davidson effective April 30, 2012, after 49 years with the company. He is 78 years of age, and one of 13 executives who purchased the brand from AMF in 1981. According to Harley-Davidson, Wille G., grandson of company founder William A. Davidson, is leaving 19-year company veteran Ray Drea in charge of the styling department.

Drea and Davidson are said to have collaborated on many milestone models.

Autoblog, Willie G. to retire from Harley-Davidson in April

Partnering with the Enterprise: Visa, CocaCola, CBS, and LivePerson

Last year, billions where spent on deals between the enterprise and emerging companies.  Visa invested in Square, Jive partnered with SalesCrunch, Salesforce acquired Rypple and the list goes on and on.  Partnerships, investments, and acquisitions seem rampant when you read the tech blogs, however, startups will tell you it's not exactly reality. Finding the right guy and getting the meeting is tough, you usually have to enter through multiple touch points just to find the right person.
If you do your homework and know who to target, it can be easier.

Ubergizmo

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Root access no longer the default in latest version of CyanogenMod

If the headline had you doing a double take, you’re not the only one. One of the best and most popular alternative Android builds, CyanogenMod is deeply rooted (pun most definitely intended) in the world of underground Android development and has long been associated with unlocked devices featuring superuser access. In the newest edition, CyanogenMod 9, the team behind the ROM is taking a step back in the interest of security. By default, root access will be disabled in CM9. Users will have the option of enabling root in three different modes.

Android Phone, Root access no longer the default in latest version of CyanogenMod

Apple makes Shaq and William Gibson wait until launch day, too

Apple is one of the few companies that treat celebrities, sports stars, and authors like normal human beings. Fast Company spoke with a few notable humans who have asked Apple for a new toy before its formal release - and came away with a few funny stories. NBA star Shaquille O'Neal said he frequently called Steve Jobs to ask for an iPhone 4 before it was released to the public. Jobs responded “Shaq, I can't, I can't, I can't.” Author William Gibson, on the other hand, never reached out to Apple but wondered if the company would reach out to him some day.

2DayBlog.com, Apple makes Shaq and William Gibson wait until launch day, too

Amazon Appstore for Android celebrates a year of life, deals for a week

Whatever Google can do, Amazon can do. too. Sure seems it, as the latter is celebrating a rather momentous occasion by giving back to the people that have brought it this far: you (and you, and you!). The Amazon Appstore for Android has officially been alive and kicking for 12 months, and Bezos and co. are slashing prices for a week instead of tossing one forgettable party. We're told to expect rock-bottom rates on iconic titles such as Fruit Ninja, Wolfram Alpha, Splashtop Remote Desktop, Dr. Seuss's The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, TuneIn Radio Pro, TETRIS, PAC-MAN, The Lost City, MONOPOLY, AccuWeather Platinum and more.

Engadget, Amazon Appstore for Android celebrates a year of life, deals for a week

Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Note delayed to Q2?

Just recently, Samsung announced that they will be pushing out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to those who own the Galaxy S2, an in the same announcement, Samsung also mentioned other devices that are touted to receive the same operating system in due time, but definitely not sometime in the middle of the year. The Galaxy Note is one of them, and here we are with whispers on the grapevine that the Galaxy Note's Ice Cream Sandwich update has been delayed to the second quarter of 2012, no thanks to a post on Samsung Norway's Facebook page.

Ubergizmo, Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Note delayed to Q2?

Amazon Appstore celebrates first birthday, now hosts 31K apps

A year ago Amazon boldly launched a direct competitor to what was then known as the Android Market with a modest selection of around 4,000 apps. Twelve months later the service is celebrating its first birthday and solid growth to what now amounts to over 31,000 applications and games. To commemorate the occasion a sale is now taking place that will feature the store's top-selling apps, including Fruit Ninja, Splashtop Remote Desktop, and Wolfram Aplha among others. Starting today, Plants vs. Zombies is on sale for 67 percent off.

Android Phone, Amazon Appstore celebrates first birthday, now hosts 31K apps

iRobot Scooba 390 keeps your floors clean

If you're looking for a robot to keep the floor of your house clean, iRobot's latest creation - the Scooba 390 should be right up your alley. While it may feature a design similar to the Scooba 230, it is supposed to replace the Scooba 380 which hasn't been met with too many favorable reviews. The Scooba 390 addresses the 380′s shortcomings with improved user friendliness, up to 30% longer battery life, and users the 230′s improved, water resistant battery design and is touted to be easier to clean and empty. It is capable of washing areas up to 425 square feet, and is pretty much autonomous.

Ubergizmo, iRobot Scooba 390 keeps your floors clean

Microsof's next-gen Xbox hinted in job listing

A Microsoft job posting, which has since been pulled (thanks Google Cache!), has revealed that the company is indeed working on a next-generation console, although no names were mentioned. The listing is for a software development engineer, with the job description listed below:. "The ISS Console Multimedia Team, responsible for designing and developing the next generation console, is looking for a highly motivated and skilled audio developer.

Ubergizmo, Microsof's next-gen Xbox hinted in job listing

Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo hard drives now available

Mac owners if you're looking for a Thunderbolt equipped external hard drive for your backup purposes and whatnot, you will be pleased to hear that Western Digital's Thunderbolt hard drives, My Book Thunderbolt Duo, is now available and will be available in a 4TB capacity for $600, or a 6TB capacity for $700. The My Book Thunderbolt Duo will house a pair of hard drives that can be configured as a RAID 0, RAID 1 or as a JBOD, and will be pre-formatted for the Mac using HFS + Journaled, which means that it will be compatible with Time Machine right out of the box.

Ubergizmo, Western Digital My Book Thunderbolt Duo hard drives now available

Apple expected to spend $9B on iPhone and iPad displays in 2012

IHS estimates that Apple will shell out about $9.0 billion for iPhone, iPod and iPad displays in 2012, up from $4.7 billion in 2011. According to the market research firm, a 69 percent shipment increase for the company's smartphones and tablets as well as more expensive technologies will drive the significantly higher expense. "Apple in 2011 had already established itself as a major purchaser of displays for smart phones and media tablets," said Vinita Jakhanwal, senior manager for small & medium displays at IHS.

2DayBlog.com, Apple expected to spend $9B on iPhone and iPad displays in 2012

Intel's Medfield Phone beats Galaxy Nexus in benchmarks

Medfield beats the Galaxy Nexus in Vellamo but loses out to Google's flagship phone in BrowserMark. Intel's Medfield made a big splash and both CES in January and Mobile World Congress in February. Intel didn't talk a lot about Medfield at CES. The company did unveil the first Medfield phone, the Lenovo K800, but so far that device is only headed for a Chinese release sometime this quarter. Mobile World Congress, on the other hand, yielded an announcement regarding what is to be Europe's first Medfield-based Android phone.

2DayBlog.com, Intel's Medfield Phone beats Galaxy Nexus in benchmarks

Wolfram Alpha in-app purchase for iOS adds advanced image processing capabilities

Version 1.4 of Wolfram Alpha has just landed in Apple's App Store, and in addition to a visual refresh for weather queries and the ability to procure items from Best Buy, users will also discover a new in-app purchase option that brings image analysis and manipulation to the venerable analytics platform. For $0.99, the new Image Input feature allows users to add filters, perform color processing and OCR recognition, detect features and view EXIF and histogram information of their photos.

Engadget, Wolfram Alpha in-app purchase for iOS adds advanced image processing capabilities

Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition Now Available For 99 Cents (Limited Time)

Another Sega classic is now available for Android — Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition. To celebrate the release of their beloved franchise making its way to the the Google Play store, Sega is offering up the title for the low price of $1. SMB2:SE works the same way as previous versions where you take control of a monkey, who, for whatever reason is stuck inside a ball, and you race  through mazes, past obstacles and try to make to the finish line before time runs out. Sakura Edition includes 125 themed levels featuring everything from caves, to swamps to jungles and everything in between.



Android Phone, Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition Now Available For 99 Cents (Limited Time)

Playdom Poker Palace Facebook Game, You Need More than Skill!

The Poker Palace is one of the famous poker games on Facebook. According to report, it's the second after the Zynga Poker. In gambling, it's not a mere a skill that getting involve, you also need a luck. If you do not have any luck on the table of Zynga, you probably rises you luck here, in this poker game that made by Playdom.
However, unlike the Zynga Poker, the Poker Palace doesn't have fast mode. So, you will be headed to uncomfortable waiting when one or more players take so much time in putting their decision on the table whether they want to fold, call, or rise the bet. In that case, the fun game changes to a boring game.

Trendy Gadget, Playdom Poker Palace Facebook Game, You Need More than Skill!

Digital Bolex, a cinema-quality camera for the masses, shown off at SXSW [video]

. During the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, Digital Bolex showcased its retro 2k resolution RAW video camera. Up until now, RAW-capable video cameras were extremely pricey, costing tens of thousands of dollars or more. Relative to these high-end units, the Digital Bolex will be very affordable when it launches later this year. The Digital Bolex is a reinvention of the original Bolex 16mm motion picture camera, with the added ability to use interchangeable lenses. The camera's 16 millimeter-equivalent sensor can record in Adobe Cinema DNG to an SD card, and it features a 2.4-inch adjustable LCD viewfinder.

Boy Genius Report, Digital Bolex, a cinema-quality camera for the masses, shown off at SXSW [video]

Gigabyte Q2542N Ivy Bridge Notebook

Gigabyte has rolled out the new Gigabyte Q2542N with a powerful 3rd generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor and a 2GB nVidia GeForce GTX 660M GPU that provides an outstanding experience for multimedia and playing games. The 15.6-inch laptop is equipped with a full HD display (1920x1080), a choice of an SSD or a 7200RPM hard disk drive, an optional Blu-ray drive, a couple of USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, dual-channel stereo speakers and two woofer speakers. Additional features include a full keyboard with a number pad and an 8-cell Li-ion battery.

TechFresh, Gigabyte Q2542N Ivy Bridge Notebook

Archos outs G10 xs tablet line, readies Transformer Prime contenders

After releasing a teaser earlier today, Archos is now shedding a tiny bit of light on its upcoming G10 xs series. As slides from its recent Paris presser show, the upcoming tabs, of which little is known, will reportedly measure in at only 7.6mm thick, besting the silhouette of Apple's newest iPad; a figure that bumps up to only 11mm when paired with its companion keyboard dock. The convertible slates are set for a retail debut sometime this year and, despite not sharing the hinged design of ASUS' Transformer Prime, look to be aimed squarely at that same market space.

Engadget, Archos outs G10 xs tablet line, readies Transformer Prime contenders

Prestigio's Multi 9.7 Android 4.0 tablet has an IPS display, arrives in May for 199 Euros

We were so busy fondling gaming machines and touchscreen Ultrabooks at CeBIT last week that we missed that tablet you see up there. That would be the Prestigio Multi 9.7, which - surprise, surprise - sports a 9.7-inch display. What's intriguing to us (besides the fact that we're generally obsessed with this sort of thing), is that we don't see nearly as many budget 10-inch tablets as we do 7-inchers. As you can see in the video below, it has a nice, fingerprint-resistant rubber back, along with an IPS display and Ice Cream Sandwich as an OS - not too shabby for what's clearly a low-end device.

Engadget, Prestigio's Multi 9.7 Android 4.0 tablet has an IPS display, arrives in May for 199 Euros

First new iPad photo samples show vastly improved camera

. It's doubtful that anyone will ever find a way to avoid looking ridiculous while capturing images with a 9.7-inch tablet in public, but those unafraid of how they are viewed by peers will be pleased to know that Apple has delivered on its promised of a much improved camera in the new iPad. The camera on Apple's previous-generation iPad 2 was subpar at best, and now Vietnamese blog Tinhte.vn  - the site that posted an unboxing video featuring Apple's new iPad on Tuesday -  has published the first set of photographs captured with the new iPad's 5-megapixel camera to its forum.



Boy Genius Report, First new iPad photo samples show vastly improved camera

Ford Fiesta five-door facelift photographed

Ford is hard at work on a refresh for the Fiesta, and thanks to our intrepid spy photographers, we're now getting our first glimpses of the subcompact's new schnoz. It appears as though the car's somewhat cutesy face will now have a more aggressive shape, complete with smaller headlamps that integrate LED running lights – which appears to be right in line with the revised design language seen on the all-new 2013 Fusion. It's unclear exactly what other changes are in store for the next Fiesta, though reports have suggested that EcoBoost power may soon be found underhood.

Autoblog

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Fox Movie Mall Virtual Storefront

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has worked with Taubman Malls in order to work on the first-ever Fox Movie Mall Virtual Storefront, where this installation will also be accompanied by the Fox Movie Mall app that can be found at the iTunes Store and Android Market. Shoppers at the mall will then be able to Stop, Scan and Shop, adding yet another layer of convenience and accessibility to their lives.

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Table computer is your sommelier

Normally, restaurants that serve wines have their own sommelier, so that diners who are less well informed will be able to know whether the kind of food that they have ordered will be able to go down well with certain wines. Well, since times are hard at the moment, it might be better to save costs by not hiring a sommelier – and letting a computer do the job for you instead. This table computer will be able to read a bar-code that is located at the bottom of the wine bottle, before retrieving information about that bottle from its database and showing it up on the table. This is made possible thanks to Microsoft's Surface technology.

Ubergizmo, Table computer is your sommelier

Leica M10 to roll out on May 10th?

When it comes to digital cameras, the world does not only revolve around Nikon and Canon, you know, as there are also a fair number of brands out there which are capable of delivering stunning photos as well when you talk about high end shooters. Well, Leica is one of those names, and theirs had always seemed to be set apart for those who have deeper pockets. The company recently sent out invitations for an event which will be held in Berlin this coming May 10th, mentioning, “Leica celebrates the essentials of photography.

Ubergizmo, Leica M10 to roll out on May 10th?

Ferrari to show Enzo successor to potential buyers before end of year

Imagine you just bought the fastest, most powerful road-legal Ferrari ever. Your F12 Berlinetta has 740 horses and does 0-62 mph in just over three seconds. You're on top of the world. Enjoy your seat at the pinnacle of Maranello motoring while you can, because you'll soon be relegated to the slow lane. There's a bigger, badder Ferrari in the works.

Autoblog, Ferrari to show Enzo successor to potential buyers before end of year

Apple Reuse and Recycling program includes iPad 2 now

If you own an iPad 2 and cannot wait for March 16th to roll around so that you can wrap your hands around the new iPad, then you might be interested to know that you are able to free up more funds thanks to Apple's Reuse and Recycling program that now includes trade-in values for the iPad 2. This program will exchange your old iPad 2 for Apple Store gift cards, and depending on the model type, the amount you receive in return will vary. For instance, the maximum value currently stands at $320, where you will need to hand in your iPad 2 64GB WiFi + 3G, while the most basic model, the 16GB iPad 2 WiFi will net you $205 in return.

Ubergizmo, Apple Reuse and Recycling program includes iPad 2 now

LG Optimus L7 gets priced in the UK: £254.98, shipping on May 1

The recently announced LG Optimus L7 is due to arrive in the UK on May 1. At least in SIM-free form, as it could be launched even sooner with contracts on the major UK operators. The price, if you aren't into long term commitments, will be a pretty reasonable £254.98. The pricing and release date have been confirmed by LG and as such are official at this moment. That's according to Unlocked Mobiles, the online retailer which has started taking pre-orders for the LG Optimus L7 in the UK.

Unwired View, LG Optimus L7 gets priced in the UK: £254.98, shipping on May 1

Land Rover mulling sub-LR2 'leisure' model

Land Rover has made no secret of the fact that the company aims to flesh out its stable between now and 2017 with the addition of around 40 new model variants. Now Inside Line has given us the first hint of what the first of those models may bring to the table. According to reports, the company is in the beginning stages of developing a new leisure range to slot above the current LR2. Details are scarce at the moment, but the vehicle will reportedly be the smallest Land Rover to wear the company's badge if it gets the nod for production.

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EU cookie law is bad for the web says 82% of digital marketers

London, 14 March 2012 – 82% of digital marketers think the EU cookie law is ‘bad’ for the web according a recent poll undertaken by Econsultancy, publisher of digital marketing and e-commerce best practice and insight.Econsultancy asked more than 700 marketers for their opinions on the EU e-Privacy Directive, and to find out what preparations have been made for the May 26 deadline for compliance. The Directive makes it compulsory for web users to consent for a website to use or store cookies. Just 18% of respondents think the directive is a positive development for the web.

Press Release Distribution, EU cookie law is bad for the web says 82% of digital marketers

Encyclopaedia Britannica to be online-only

It looks like the digital age has claimed yet another household staple. The Encyclopaedia Britannica, which has been in print for the past 244 years, will no longer be published in printed form. From now on, anybody looking to access its trove of knowledge will have to refer to the online version or dust off their old copies. The latest printed version of The Encyclopaedia Britannica was put out in 2010: a 32-volume set that cost $1,395. Jorge Cauz, Encyclopaedia Briannica Inc's president, was quoted as saying “Some people will feel sad about it and nostalgic about it. But we have a better tool now.



Ubergizmo, Encyclopaedia Britannica to be online-only

Web hosting and domain name leader Easyspace chosen as goMobi’s UK partner for the Google GetMo programme

Web hosting and domain name company Easyspace gets UK business mobile for less than the cost of a cup of coffeeLeading web hosting and domain name company Easyspace has been chosen as the UK distribution partner for the goMobi website builder, a confirmed vendor on Google’s GetMo initiative. The GetMo initiative was launched today (March 14) by Google to promote to UK businesses the benefits of building mobile specific websites. Easyspace is providing the fulfilment platform for the goMobi website builder.

Press Release Distribution, Web hosting and domain name leader Easyspace chosen as goMobi’s UK partner for the Google GetMo programme

Nvidia begins regular Windows 8 driver updates

With Windows 8 Consumer Preview still hot and fresh from the Microsoft bakery, Nvidia has already released its first driver update for GeForce and Quadro GPUs. These drivers, version 296.17, are available for both GeForce and Quadro GPU-based desktops and notebooks on Nvidia.com and on Microsoft's Windows Update. They also mark the start of regular Nvidia driver updates for the new Windows platform. “Windows 7 and Windows XP users aren't left out. An equivalent driver, version 296.10 (WHQL-certified), can be downloaded on GeForce.com today,” Nvidia said on Tuesday.

2DayBlog.com, Nvidia begins regular Windows 8 driver updates

Google pairs with Belgian museum to index cards, listen to old stories

Google's latest move on its European charm offensive has landed it at a doorstep somewhere in Mons, Belgium. The company has announced it will help continue the Mundaneum card catalogue. The unfortunately-titled project began in 1895, compiling links to books, articles and pictures from archives around the world. Earnest knowledge-seekers back in the day could even pose questions either through post or telegram. There were over 16 million index cards at one point, but the subsequent wars in Europe meant that some materials were lost.

Engadget, Google pairs with Belgian museum to index cards, listen to old stories

Xtrucase Duo Slider iPhone 4x4S Case Review

I put an Apple Bumper Case on my iPhone 4 the second I bought it.  I really like that style of case, because it provides some protection without completely engulfing the sleek iPhone inside a huge case.  I've admired the beautiful machined metal bumper-style cases that have been reviewed here on The Gadgeteer.  I was very happy to be selected to try out a metal case for myself when Xtrucase sent one of their Duo Slider cases for iPhone 4x4S.  How does it perform?  Will it replace my Bumper.









The Gadgeteer, Xtrucase Duo Slider iPhone 4x4S Case Review

[CEBIT 2012] Shimian introduces worthy Apple Cinema display competitor

Shimian might not strike you as a common name in the IPS display world. Technically speaking they are a part of the Korean group Achieva, specialized in the manufacturing of high quality display solutions for both consumer and business professional. The QH270 is the lastest in their 27 inch display range, delivering a whopping resolution of 2650 x 1440 pixels.






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wgitn, [CEBIT 2012] Shimian introduces worthy Apple Cinema display competitor