Watch Cadillac's new semi-autonomous Super Cruise in action

Cadillac is trying to make a name for itself on the safety and technology front, recently introducing its new Safety Alert Seat and outfitting new models with a suite of safety equipment that arguably puts it among the leaders in the industry. We got a chance to sample some of this last month, but we were also allowed to "drive" a semi-autonomous SRX test mule equipped with what Cadillac is calling "Super Cruise.". Nominally an improvement on adaptive cruise control, Super Cruise is actually a more sophisticated system that uses a camera communicating with the car's GPS to "see" the road ahead.



Autoblog, Watch Cadillac's new semi-autonomous Super Cruise in action

Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Specs Unveiled

The specification of the upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad T430s have been unveiled. As a successor to the 14-inch T420s slim business laptop, the new model features the 3rd Generation Intel Core processors (dual-core i5-3320M and i7-3520M CPUs), an anti-glare 14-inch display with a 1600x900 pixels resolution, up to 500GB HDD or up to 256GB SSD, a built-in optical drive, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a dedicated nVidia graphics card. Additional specs include two USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort, a webcam, dual-array mics and a backlit keyboard. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Specs Unveiled

Guy Fieri's stolen Lamborghini found in teen's storage container

Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. A Lamborghini stolen from celebrity chef Guy Fieri has been found a year after it first went missing. In case you need refreshing, the Lambo was pilfered by a thief who literally rappelled off the roof of a building in order to get access to the Italian Stallion. It seems the perpetrator had a thing for stealthy operations – the vehicle turned up during an investigation that began after a motorcyclist wearing all black fired a gun into a parked car.

Autoblog, Guy Fieri's stolen Lamborghini found in teen's storage container

KegDroid users NFC and Android to make pouring beer fun again [Smartbeer]

Slap me silly and throw me down a well, I'd be lying if I said this latest Arduino-powered gadget doesn't get me excited. Engineer Paul Carff is introducing KegDroid, and as its name implies  this is sure to be a desirable item for beer lovers like myself. KegDroid makes use of three essential technologies – Arduino, Android devices, and NFC – to create a smart rail of sorts. Using an NFC-enabled tag or badge, a user can simply tap the NFC reader with the badge and be authenticated to whatever beer they want.

Android Phone, KegDroid users NFC and Android to make pouring beer fun again [Smartbeer]

Highlight Hunter Software Review

I'm going to make an admission:  I'm not a big fan of video.  I mean who wants to sit through hours of boring footage just to get to those few exciting moments. And who can be bothered editing their video to capture just the highlights.






The Gadgeteer, Highlight Hunter Software Review

Peter Jackson unfazed by 'Hobbit' footage pushback, but will stick to 24 fps for trailers

Calm down, cinema-goers. It just takes time to "settle in" to the strange new ultra-realistic world of high frame-rates, according to Peter Jackson, who's been responding to audience's rather strong panning of 48fps rough cuts from his upcoming 3D epic, Hobbit. Viewers' main beefs were the surprising appearance of the higher cadence footage, which almost looked like it was shot on video, as well as blemishes on actors and sets which were all-too-visible without the crutch of motion blur.

Engadget, Peter Jackson unfazed by 'Hobbit' footage pushback, but will stick to 24 fps for trailers

Flick Kick Field Goal iPhone App Review

The National Football League just recently concluded its Annual Draft for new football players out of the different colleges and universities in the country. While the excitement may have somehow simmered down and the fans eagerly awaiting NFL's next season this September, people can still enjoy football by playing games on their iPhone like the Flick Kick Field Goal iPhone Game App. The Flick Kick Field Goal iPhone Game App is a simple yet engaging field goal kicking game. Players become the kickers for a football team.

Gadget.com, Flick Kick Field Goal iPhone App Review

Apple co-founder picks Windows Phone over Android

. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently purchased a Nokia Lumia 900 and thus far has had nothing but a pleasant experience with the device. The folks over at aNewDomain.net caught up with “the Woz” and spoke to him about his opinion on the Windows Phone platform. “Just for looks and beauty I definitely favor the Windows Phone over Android,” he said.

Boy Genius Report, Apple co-founder picks Windows Phone over Android

ShelfX launches The Vending Fridge with automated payment system

ShelfX has recently announced that they have launched a new product called The Vending Fridge. Utilizing technology as a QR codes, The Vending Fridge is essentially a fridge that will only open when it recognizes an account (with an associated payment method) via QR codes that can be display on the user's smartphone. Once the fridge has been unlocked, users will be able to browse its contents and select their product. The fridge will be able to detect which products have been removed and will charge the user accordingly while automating the payment process.

Ubergizmo, ShelfX launches The Vending Fridge with automated payment system

Animated video shows Orion spacecraft in orbit

NASA may have pushed back the Orion spacecraft's test flight to 2014, but you can get an early glimpse of the capsule in orbit thanks to this animated video from Full Werks studio. You'll see the capsule circle the planet before touching down in the Pacific - all with a much better view than you can expect when that actual launch date rolls around.

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Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits

Digital Storm has announced that its premium-priced (and not so premium-priced) gaming PCs will soon be touting Ivy Bridge processors. This means, going forward, all machines will come with the Intel's third generation Core architecture, with the PC maker already claiming it's managed overclocks at 4.8GHz. Like its machines, Digital Storm is keeping cool on when the systems will find their way from workshop to LAN, or what effect (if any) there'll be on pricing.

Engadget, Digital Storm locks and loads Ivy Bridge into its new recruits

Apex Launcher Pro hits Google Play

Rock Apex Launcher on your ICS phone. Then you might want to head over to Google Play and spend 4 of your hard-earned dollars on it. Or not, no pressure.

Android Phone, Apex Launcher Pro hits Google Play

Woz: Windows Phone is 'beautiful,' Android 'no contest,' still loves iPhone, ask again tomorrow

When Steve Wozniak talks mobile, people love to listen. Last time we checked in, he was lauding some of Android's finer points, and now he's raining praise on Windows Phone. In an interview with A New Domain, the Apple co-founder was all too happy to share his recent positive experiences with the Espoo / Redmond collaboration. In particular, Woz waxes about how intuitive the interface is, and how naturally apps lead you around. He goes on to say how there's nothing he's seen that isn't more beautiful (than iOS and Android) on the Windows system, before claiming Android is "no contest" when it comes to the interface.

Engadget, Woz: Windows Phone is 'beautiful,' Android 'no contest,' still loves iPhone, ask again tomorrow

Apple once toyed with physical keyboards for the first iPhone

The QWERTY keyboard design was considered by Apple after all.  But that was a long time ago. According to Tony Fadell, an ex-Apple executive and a revered iPod guru, when they developed the first iPhone in January 2007, they actually entertained the idea of  using a physical keyboard, instead of the then-new multitouch design that was a game changer. Tony said that Apple narrowed down the original design to three prototypes: one was an iPod-phone hybrid, another was an undisclosed iPhone design, and of course the final design that was applied to the first generation iPhone.

Ubergizmo, Apple once toyed with physical keyboards for the first iPhone

Sony NEX-F3 Camera Unveiled

Here's a leaked picture of the Sony NEX-F3. According to the picture, the camera features a 16-megapixel sensor and the new BIONZ processor. The Sony NEX-F3 also has a new built-in flash and a 180-degree tiltable LCD display. The Sony NEX-F3 is the successor to the NEX-C3. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Sony NEX-F3 Camera Unveiled

Sony Xperia ST21i with ICS leaks out, shows off its chunky physique

It may not be as sleek as its S kin, or even as powerful as that mid-level U, but this recently leaked Xperia ST21i might just have enough goodies to lure a handful of you in. According to Techblog, this thick, 3.2-inch unit packs some pretty run-of-the-mill features, including an 800MHz Qualcomm chip paired with 512MB of RAM, a 3-megapixel shooter to help with those Instagram shots and a bland 640 x 480 screen res. Unlike a few of the other Xperias still waiting to be served, though, the ST21i has already been filled with a portion of Google's famous ICS.

Engadget, Sony Xperia ST21i with ICS leaks out, shows off its chunky physique

Hyundai Sonata caused Nissan to reassess 2013 Altima development

When Hyundai rolled out their outrageously styled Sonata three years ago, car buyers took notice. It's eye-catching exterior styling, well-appointed interior and affordable price was just what a lot of family sedan buyers wanted. Few will admit it, but carmakers sat up and paid attention, too. However, Andy Palmer, Nissan executive vice president for global planning, doesn't mind telling the world that his company certainly saw the significance of the midsize Korean sedan.

Autoblog, Hyundai Sonata caused Nissan to reassess 2013 Altima development

GM CEO Akerson makes less than his peers

You wouldn't think $7.7 million is something to complain about, but then again, you're probably not in the running to be CEO of General Motors. Despite the fact that GM is no longer the largest company in the world – or, depending on whom you ask, even the largest carmaker – it's a big job. On most days, we imagine it's a pretty thankless one too. So when you compare the salary of GM CEO Dan Akerson to that of his cross-town rival at Ford, perhaps $7.7 million does seem like chump change compared to Alan Mullaly's 2011 compensation of $29.5 million.

Autoblog, GM CEO Akerson makes less than his peers

Musubo Brings Their iPhone Cases to the US

Musubo has a line of iPhone accessories inspired by Tokyo street fashion, and they are now available in the US at Amazon, GoWireless, and Wireless Zone.  On the left is the MatchBook Pro case for iPhone 4x4S.  It's made of polycarbonate and features a built-in kickstand that looks like a row of matchsticks.  The match tips are silicone for non-slip security.  On the right is the Retro case, a dual-layer polycarbonate case with silicone rubber interior.  The Retro comes with a “foldable video stand.”  Both cases come with screen protectors and a microfiber cloth.  Prices are about $30 to $35 and vary by style and color.  Mu

The Gadgeteer, Musubo Brings Their iPhone Cases to the US

Could Angry Birds Space Be Getting a Simpsons Related Planet Next?

If you are one of the millions who have the famous Rovio game Angry Birds on your phone, you would have heard of its latest installment to the franchise, Angry Birds Space. With regards to the game and its latest "Fry Me To The Moon" update, there seems to be a few rumors floating around the internet. As pictured above, right next to the "Fry Me to the Moon" updated planet is one that is wrapped with paper with only a little bit of it showing. And the rumors are indicating that the pink color planet resembles a donut which is popularly associated with Homer Simpson from the animated series, "The Simpsons".

Ubergizmo, Could Angry Birds Space Be Getting a Simpsons Related Planet Next?

Renault says very little about its new Talisman sedan

The breadth and scope of the Chinese car market has ballooned to such an extent that it makes sense for many foreign automakers to design cars specifically for China. Case in point: the new Renault Talisman. Instead of building the Talisman in China through a joint venture, manufacturing is handled in nearby Korea by Renault Samsung Motors – the same division that has already brought Renault eight awards and sales increasing fourfold since 2009 due to the success of the Koleos crossover.

Autoblog, Renault says very little about its new Talisman sedan

Wolfram Alpha releases first desktop PC app for Windows 7, makes homework even easier

Have a habit of letting Wolfram Alpha do your math for youhe electronic homework lackey self-described knowledge engine is now available as a Windows 7 desktop app for $2.99 at the Intel AppUp store. In addition to providing desktop analytics on the works of the Bard, the Wolfram Alpha app features extended copy / paste support for graphics and queries, a full-screen optimized user interface and a special software keyboard with native support for special characters.

Engadget, Wolfram Alpha releases first desktop PC app for Windows 7, makes homework even easier

Additional Nikon D600 rumors surface

A couple of days ago we reported on a certain Nikon D600 DSLR camera. This particular camera is rumored to be an affordable full frame DSLR but unfortunately at that time, details of the camera were not known. While the details and existence of the camera have yet to be officially confirmed, it seems that the rumors are back and this time with additional details regarding the D600. As far as price is concerned, the rumors are suggesting that it could be priced at $1,500, a pretty affordable figure for a full frame DSLR camera.

Ubergizmo, Additional Nikon D600 rumors surface

Nintendo: Wii U will not see pricing at E3

For those who were wondering whether the Nintendo Wii U will be priced at the upcoming E3 event, here is a little bit of disappointing news. It won't. Nintendo let this tidbit of information loose amidst a bunch of disappointing quarterly financial announcements yesterday, while sandwiching that with word that there will be at least two new 3DS games in the pipeline which will remain a mystery, amidst plans for day-and-date digital and retail launches. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata did confirm that the Wii U will launch in Japan, the US, Europe and Australia sometime "in the year-end sales season".

Ubergizmo, Nintendo: Wii U will not see pricing at E3

Zerg Rush decimates Google search

The dreaded Zerg Rush – a strategy that was once considered to be unbeatable in the hands of an extremely skilled Zerg player in Starcraft, but it has since been balanced out, but is still a nail biting experience. Why not type "Zerg rush" into Google today and see what happens to your screen. This goes to prove that Google still retains their sense of humor, as “O”s which will come in orange-yellow and red colors start to invade your screen, slowly knocking out your “defenses” which are actually the search results themselves.

Ubergizmo, Zerg Rush decimates Google search

Some Iconia Tab A500s getting Ice Cream Sandwich early, Acer Ring is MIA

Last week, Acer announced that Ice Cream Sandwich would make its way to Iconia Tabs A100 and A500 in Canada and the US starting April 27th, but Phone Arena reports that some owners of the 10.1-inch A500 are getting the option to update a day ahead of schedule. If you're one of the lucky few to be in on the early upgrade, you should be ready to rock with Android 4.0.3 after a 30-minute install. The one potential downside to getting ICS ahead of time.

Engadget, Some Iconia Tab A500s getting Ice Cream Sandwich early, Acer Ring is MIA

Opera 12 opens its beta doors: improves performance and stability, adds new themes

Similar to that other, foxy browser, Opera reached numerical version 12 (although in beta form), promising to be as fast and smooth as it's ever been. Included in the new revision are a slew of under-the-hood enhancements, along with a few cosmetic alterations. For starters, Opera 12 now offers complete 64-bit compatibility for both Mac and Windows, while "experimental" hardware acceleration and WebGL support are also in tow. Furthermore, the browser added a "smarter" tab-loading sequence, speed improvements for faster page uploads and a way to customize the look with a bundle of new themes - of course, you can create your own as well.

Engadget, Opera 12 opens its beta doors: improves performance and stability, adds new themes

Motorola RAZR MAXX reaching the UK in mid-May, pre-order now for £430

The Motorola RAZR MAXX charging its battery for the long trip to Europe, and it looks like one of its first stops will be in the UK. Moto has announced the pre-order of the device today, which will sell for £429.99 through various retailers including Clove, Expansys, and Amazon.co.uk. The RAZR MAXX follows the uber-thin original with a massive 3,300mAh battery for hours upon hours of use. Other than gaining a few millimeters around the waste, the specs remain identical to the first Android-powered RAZR.
Motorola plans to ship the RAZR MAXX to UK customers in mid-May.

Android Phone, Motorola RAZR MAXX reaching the UK in mid-May, pre-order now for £430

Google Translate now serving over 200 million people per month

This may surprise you, but as Google keeps adding languages to its translation service's repertoire, the number of folks using it continues to increase accordingly. Google Translate's about to celebrate its 6th anniversary of machine translation, and now boasts over 200 million users each month - with 92 percent of those folks coming from outside the US.

Engadget, Google Translate now serving over 200 million people per month

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 certified at 662 hp and 630 pound-feet

In the high-stakes world of performance cars, horsepower is king. It's the first stat bragged about by owners trying to explain why their Camaro, Challenger or Mustang is better than their foes', and it's the headline figure promoted by the automakers themselves year after year. When Ford announced that the 2013 Shelby GT500 would be punishing the pavement with 650 horses, the world stood up and took notice. Remember, though, these were just estimated figures, as the car had not yet been SAE certified.

Autoblog, 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 certified at 662 hp and 630 pound-feet

Craigslist poster offers to legally change their name for WWDC tickets

So Apple's WWDC event managed to sell out in two hours which we have to admit is pretty crazy considering the price of each ticket, and we're sure that there are plenty of developers out there who probably missed out on their chance to get their tickets, so what can they do. Unfortunately due to Apple's policy, tickets bought cannot be resold but they can be given to someone else in your organization. Apparently this resident in San Francisco was so desperate to attend WWDC that he/she put up a notice on Craigslist where he/she basically offered to change their name to yours so that the ticket would be valid.

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Potter Voice sues Apple, Microsoft, Google and others over alleged patent infringement

Big corporations like Apple, Google and Microsoft may find themselves on occasion the target of lawsuits over alleged patent infringements, and this latest lawsuit involves those three companies along with a bunch of other companies, some of which you might be familiar with. A small firm by the name of Potter Voice is currently suing these companies over alleged patent infringement pertaining to natural-language voice control of a computer. This essentially includes apps such as Apple's Siri and Google Voice Commands.

Ubergizmo, Potter Voice sues Apple, Microsoft, Google and others over alleged patent infringement

CH Auto's Lithia EV strikes an Audi-like profile in China

There's a certain German sports car that the designers at CH Auto might have been dreaming about before they penned the Lithia.

Autoblog, CH Auto's Lithia EV strikes an Audi-like profile in China

Magnetic Bike Light

Some people enjoy going out on a bike at night. In such cases, having bike lights is necessary in order to stay safe while biking on a dark road. But most bikes are built without such lights. To resolve this problem, this Magnetic Bike Light from Copenhagen Parts would suit up quite well with the frequent night biker.
The Copenhagen Parts Magnetic Bike Light is a simple yet essential gadget for evening bikers. It is a round portable light that comes with a magnetic base. When the magnets stick to the bikes steel frame, the battery powered LEDs automatically lights up. It automatically turns off when detached from the bike's frame.

Gadget.com, Magnetic Bike Light

London Science Museum introduces augmented reality app into the experience

The Louvre introduced the use of the Nintendo 3DS as one of ways the museum is providing users with a guide, and it looks like the London Science Museum will be doing something similar, except that this time they will be relying on an app instead and the use of augmented reality technology. Visitors to the museum will be able to download an app that will feature British television show personality, James May, whom some of you guys might recognize from Top Gear. Basically the app involves pointing your smartphone's camera at points of interest and James May will appear on your screen and talk you through the various exhibits.

Ubergizmo, London Science Museum introduces augmented reality app into the experience

Valve's Steam Software Arriving on Linux Soon

There have been rumors stretching from as far back as 2010 that the game developer Valve was going to bring its Steam distribution software to the Linux platform. Now however after the development that was denied a long time back, Valve is apparently working on porting it to Linux over the next few months. Steam has been available on PC since it was unveiled in March 2002 at the Game Developers Conference. Since then, the gaming platform found its way to Mac systems globally in May 2010 which provided an avenue for what seemed to be a neglected gaming scene that Macs were facing at the time.

Ubergizmo, Valve's Steam Software Arriving on Linux Soon

Samsung Galaxy S3 heads for NTT DoCoMo?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S3 does seem to be primed for release when May 3rd rolls around, and a Japanese website picked up the trail of a new Samsung handset that goes by the model number SGH-N074. It has already received approval from the Japanese Telecommunications ministry, and there is a case that the SGH-N074 could very well be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. After all, it is LTE and W-CDMA compatible in addition to delivering Bluetooth and Wi-Fi compatibility. While there are no details of an exact release date, it is known that the device will roll out on NTT DoCoMo.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S3 heads for NTT DoCoMo?

Track N Go treads dangerously close to awesome

Clearly, we weren't the only ones who spent the better part of their childhoods building all manner of strange and wonderful Lego vehicles. We're pretty sure we had this design knocked out back in the early 80s, but as far as we know, exactly no one has figured out how to fit easily removable tracks to a conventional vehicle in real life. We've seen some pretty neat track conversions, mind you, but they've always required a fair bit of work and the removal of a vehicle's wheels. But not the Track N Go.

2DayBlog.com, Track N Go treads dangerously close to awesome

RIM's first BlackBerry 10 device may come as early as October

It's no secret that there's currently a sense of urgency in Waterloo, but if a recent report from N4BB is accurate, it seems that both consumers and enterprise are bound to benefit. According to the site's confidential source, Research in Motion is preparing to reveal its first BlackBerry 10 device in mid-August and will have the product in the hands of consumers by October. We'd previously known that RIM intends to have these units in the hands of developers next month, which gives a bit of credence to this most recent revelation.

2DayBlog.com, RIM's first BlackBerry 10 device may come as early as October

‘Shaping The Future:’ Multimillion Pound Regional Employment, Economic And Social Development Programme Launched For North West Wales

Edwina Hart AM, Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science Minister, Welsh Government, launches new initiative in North West Wales ‘Shaping the Future’ a £4m project mitigating the socio-economic impact of decommissioning the UK nuclear legacy in North Wales and drive economic regenerationFunded by the European Social Fund (£2.3 million) through the Welsh Government, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (£1.2 million), Gwynedd County Council and Isle of Anglesey County Council 26th April 2012: Today saw the official launch of ‘Shaping the Future,’ a £4m pr

Press Release Distribution, ‘Shaping The Future:’ Multimillion Pound Regional Employment, Economic And Social Development Programme Launched For North West Wales

Crysis 3 set in 'sandbox' urban rainforest, screenshots show nano bow vs. alien robot

Crysis 3 will be set within New York city in 2047. It's been overrun by nature and encased within an enormous "nanodome" constructed by the corrupt Cell corporation, who've decided to start conquering bits of planet Earth by building giant domes around them. I've read the press release several times now. That really does seem to be their plan.
Never mind that. Prophet is back. He's managed to sneak into New York's "Liberty Dome" to hunt down Cell, but the alien Ceph (in their sleeker, Crysis 2 forms) are still present in large numbers.





2DayBlog.com, Crysis 3 set in 'sandbox' urban rainforest, screenshots show nano bow vs. alien robot

Violin Memory Adds Eight New Resellers to EMEA Partner Program

Rapid Channel Ramp-up Attracts Viadex and Softcat as PartnersMountain View, Calif, – April 26, 2012 – Violin Memory, Inc., provider of one of the world’s fastest and most scalable flash Memory Arrays, today announced eight new channel partners across seven new countries in Europe, all of which joined within the last thirty days.

Press Release Distribution, Violin Memory Adds Eight New Resellers to EMEA Partner Program

TED-Ed website launches in beta, lets teachers customize video lessons

Last month, TED announced its new education initiative - fittingly named TED-Ed - with a YouTube channel showcasing teachers' lessons presented as animated videos. Today, the program moved forward, as TED opened up a beta version of a website meant to complement those lessons. Though there are plenty of study aides here, ed.ted.com is really about the grown-ups on the other side of the classroom. The site lets teachers with a TED account "flip" videos from TED-Ed and YouTube - i.e., customize them to include multiple-choice and open-answer questions and links to additional info on a topic.

Engadget, TED-Ed website launches in beta, lets teachers customize video lessons