Arduino mechs learn RobotC, plot assimilation with Lego Mindstorms

Arduino boards have smoothed the creation of lots of eccentric , but robotics and controllers are still not for the faint of heart. Luckily, RoboMatter is coming to the rescue of would-be roboticists with a public beta version of its C-based RobotC language for Arduino. Joining Lego Mindstorm and other bots, Arduino will get RobotC's straightforward sensor and motor controls, along with a debugger and sample program library, while still keeping its native Wiring language.

Engadget, Arduino mechs learn RobotC, plot assimilation with Lego Mindstorms

Osram Cuby Light – Cute and Cuby

The Cuby Light from Osram is a cube shaped LED light producing 20 Lumens and due to its flexible and bendable clip can be used for such things as a reading lamp or attached to bars or handles for accent lighting.  Made from dirt resistant rubberized silicon the cubes are light and shockproof.  Rather than using disposable battery they are charged via USB and have a running time of around 3 hours.

The Gadgeteer, Osram Cuby Light â€" Cute and Cuby

Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard coming soon

This might be the third time that we'll talk to you about the Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard. In case you forgot, we wrote about Snapkeys 2i (Imaginary Interface) last year and that it will be demoed at the CES 2012. But as a matter of review, Snapkeys 2i replaces the traditional QWERTY layout with four buttons that float near the bottom corners of the phone or tablet. Using predictive text technology, expert users can blind type on touchscreen devices. Today, we're writing about Snapkeys 2i again, but this time, with a promising update.

Ubergizmo, Snapkeys 2i touchscreen keyboard coming soon

Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H 13.3-inch Laptop

The Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H is touted as the world's thinnest laptop with a built-in optical drive. The laptop features a 2.3GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, a 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, a 4GB RAM, a 128GB SSD, an HD webcam, a card reader and a DVD burner. There are also several connectivity options such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, USB 2.0 and HDMI. The Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H will be released in May 17, 2012 for $1,690.

TechFresh, Fujitsu Lifebook SH54/H 13.3-inch Laptop

Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6

Granted, Apple and Google aren't quite the bosom buddies they once were, but how far is Cupertino going to free itself from the Android-maker. Well, Apple's picked up a number of mapmakers and is now reportedly getting ready to unveil a Google map competitor for iOS. 9to5Mac is reporting that the mapping solution will be in-place for the next major version of the mobile operating system, combining technologies gathered with the acquisition of Placebase, C3 Technologies and Poly9. The star of the show is said to be the 3D mode with graphics nabbed from C3.

Engadget, Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6

LG Eclipse superphone revealed, ready to take on Galaxy S III and HTC One X

. Purported details surrounding an unannounced high-end smartphone from LG have emerged alongside a leaked image, possibly revealing LG's upcoming flagship smartphone intended to take on the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC's One X. BriefMobile on Thursday published an image of the LG LS970, rumored to launch on Sprint in the coming months as the LG Eclipse 4G LTE. According to accompanying specifications obtained from an unnamed source, the Eclipse will compete directly with high-end flagship phones from other vendors including the new Samsung Galaxy S III as well as the HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE.

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Distro Issue 40: the battle for smartphone dominance continues and we go hands-on at CTIA 2012

Having trouble with the barrage of smartphone news in recent weeks. Don't worry, we've got you covered in this Friday's edition of our e-publication. The focus this week is the on-going quest for the ultimate smartphone champion. In our search, we take a look at the recently outted Samsung Galaxy S III while putting both the AT&T HTC One X and the Sprint Galaxy Nexus through their paces. While he's a fan of their thin frames, Darren Murph demands better battery life in new laptops and his editorial offers some thoughts on the matter. Our hands-on section is all CTIA this week, as we look back at a handful of gadgets that caught our eye.

Engadget, Distro Issue 40: the battle for smartphone dominance continues and we go hands-on at CTIA 2012