Nielsen Will Soon Launch Program That Counts Internet TV Viewers

Watching TV has gone beyond sitting in front of your television screen to watch a show as it is aired as the inclusion of DVRs and online streams have made it possible to watch a new episode of your favorite show at any time. That's why the Wall Street Journal's report of Nielsen possibly launching a digital program to cover Internet streaming makes complete sense. According to the WSJ, Nielsen's TV ratings system will soon be able to count Internet views through its “Nielsen Digital Program Ratings” pilot program.

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Wacom Cintiq 22HD Touch Announced

Wacom has just announced yet another tablet of theirs, which would come in the form of the Wacom Cintiq 22HD touch. All right, so 22" might seem a tad too large for it to be called a tablet, but do let me have the liberty of calling it that for the moment. This 22" pen display would feature multi-touch functionality, which is somewhat familiar to those who have spotted the Cintiq 24HD that was launched not too long ago.

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2GB 1.0-Inch LCD Screen Digital MP3 Player

Finding yourself a new digital MP3 player. Check out this compact and lightweight digital MP3 player. It has a 1.0-inch LCD screen, a 2GB of internal storage, an e-book reader, a USB 2.0 port, a rechargeable battery and supports for WMA, MP3, WAV audio formats. Grab yours now for just $9.98.

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HP SlateBook 10 X2 Rumor

It was just yesterday when we were talking about how the HP Slate 7 is more than ready to make its mark in the market, especially since it is made available to folks living across the pond in the form of a pre-order. Well, it seems that the HP Slate 7 is not the only tablet that HP has in mind for the masses, as they do seem to be working on the launch of a spanking new high-end Android powered device, which will be called the HP SlateBook 10 X2. Yeah, beats me as to why the HP SlateBook 10 X2 is named that way, considering how there was no predecessor of sorts to it (ala HP SlateBook 10 X, anyone.

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Google Now for iOS hands-on

While there are few data sources missing, in our brief time with the app, we didn't discover any that we'd consider dealbreakers. (Honestly, the nearby events card has never actually resulted in us running out to buy tickets to something.) Where Google Now for iOS falls short, though, is in its convenience. On Android, Now is just a swipe or a long-press away; on an iOS device, you need to first launch the Google search app, then swipe up from where your cards are peeking out at the bottom of the screen. You also can't simply say "Google" to launch a voice search from within Now. Worst of all, there are no alerts or notifications.

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Square Enix Confirms Dropping Headcount In Europe Offices

Times are hard for some folks living around the world, as the economies of various countries are not said to be purring across all fronts actually. Some companies do find it difficult to remain afloat in such moments, and more often than not, it is not the "head" that goes, but rather, the "body", so to speak. Case in point, it seems that Square Enix has confirmed that they will be laying off folks at European as well as UK offices.

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IRL: Skullcandy Crusher headphones and ASUS' G74SX gaming laptop

It's true; most Engadget editors would prefer some sort of Ultrabook-type laptop for attending pressers and schlepping around trade shows. But at least one of us has chosen a nine-pound gaming laptop for hitting posts. (It even says "Republic of Gamers" on it.) Speaking of schlepping, Michael has taken back (almost) everything he's ever said about over-the-ear headphones after swapping in the Skullcandy Crushers on his long commute. Hit the break to find out what he thinks of them.
Skullcandy Crusher I've always been an earbud guy, despite the fact that over-the-ear headphones can offer a more comfy and higher-quality listening experience.



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Honda recalls 2012-13 Fit Sport models over stability control issue

Honda is recalling 43,782 examples of the 2012 and 2013 Fit Sport in the US and close to 2,000 more in Canada. During federal compliance testing it was discovered that the software for the Vehicle Stability Assist allows an excessive tilt angle before applying the brakes to prevent a crash. The issue only affects Fit Sports equipped with a certain kind of tire. TORRANCE, Calif. – Apr. 26, 2013 – Honda will voluntarily recall 43,782 model-year 2012-2013 Fit Sport vehicles in the United States to update the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system software, free of charge.

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Ethiopian Airlines First To Start Boeing 787 Dreamliner Commercial Flights

Back in January Boeing's latest airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, was grounded because of fire related incidents caused by its battery system. Last week the flight ban was finally lifted after nearly three months of the global fleet being grounded. On 27th April, Saturday that is, Ethiopian Airlines became the first airline to begin the first 787 Dreamliner commercial flight with paying passengers on board. This was the first commercial flight since January, 2013.
The flight took off from Addis Ababa and landed safely in Nairobi. The 787 Dreamliner airplane used on this flight is one of the four that Ethiopian Airlines has in its fleet.

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Boston bombers were tracked using Mercedes mbrace (video)

We now know Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the two brothers said to be behind the Boston Marathon bombings, planned to head for New York City to detonate more improvised explosive devices. As it turns out, that plan was foiled by the quick thinking of one Mercedes-Benz owner, diligent police work and the Mercedes-Benz mbrace system. When the brothers carjacked a 26-year-old Chinese entrepreneur identified only as "Danny," they didn't realize his Mercedes-Benz M-Class was equipped with the mbrace system, which can call for help in the event of an accident or track the vehicle in the event of a theft.

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Honda signs on as Pikes Peak sponsor, race participant

Honda plans to storm the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30, entering ten cars in nine classes at the race to the sky, and signing on as a corporate sponsor. Part of the company's return to grassroots racing – if that's what you can call factory-backed efforts – the banners of Honda R&D and Honda North America will fly on these entries: a first-gen Acura NSX, an Acura TL SH-AWD, Honda CR-Z, Honda Fit EV, one CRF450R and two CRF250R motorcycles, a CBR1000RR motorcycle and a TRX450 ATV.

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Charge your devices without an outlet with a Folding USB Solar Cell

I love to be away from the world at times. Whether I am at the beach, up in the mountains, or just hanging outside, I always have my phone with me. The thought of being ‘green' and being able to keep my devices charged when I am out on the go made me take interest in the 5W and 7W Folding USB Solar Cell by Brown Dog Gadgets. These solar cells fold up on each other for protection and portability when not in use. To use them, you simply unfold them and face the cells towards the sunlight, with options to suction them to a window or tie them to a backpack, and plug in your USB charging cable to one of the two USB ports.

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IIHS survey says D.C. residents like speed and red-light cameras

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study this week that seems to go against what critics and the media have been reporting for years. According to the report, some people – more specifically, a large majority of the residents in Washington D.C. – actually like red light and speed cameras. The study, conducted in November 2012, interviewed 801 people who live in the District. Of those surveyed over the phone, 71 percent had driven and walked in the city during the past month, 23 percent had walked and not driven and 4 percent had driven and not walked.

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Carfax slapped with $50M antitrust suit by 120 dealers

In December 2012 Automotive News published a piece on dealers unhappy with Carfax, alleging that the most well known used vehicle history reporting company had maneuvered itself into a monopolistic position. Dealers were paying the price for it by being charged more for Carfax reports than they'd have to pay for those from similar agencies, and there was nothing they could do about it. Now it will be for a judge to figure out: Automotive News reports that 120 dealers have joined a class-action lawsuit against Carfax over anti-competitive practices and violations of anti-trust law, and more are signing up to join the suit.

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Raffinato Color-Block bags carry your tech gear in style

The Raffinato Color-Block bags come in three sizes to meet your EDC needs.  Like all bags from Levenger, they are made of beautiful leather.  These are made of softly-textured, full-grain Italian leather in shades of sienna, dune, and caramel; the interior is lined in faille.  The Raffinato Color-Block Satchel (top, left; click for a larger view) is 16″ W x 6″ D x 12″ H and weighs 1.8 pounds.  It has an organizer pocket on the front, front and rear slash pockets with magnetic closures, various other pockets, plus a slip pocket inside for a tablet.

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Ukky iPhone app journals your child's life, gives your Facebook followers a break

In a nutshell, users are able to create timelines for each of their children, and then upload photos and videos as their lives progress. With each one, you can add captions, geotagged metadata or full-on blurbs to describe the situation. From there, you're able to carefully select who is able to contribute to the stream (a spouse or nanny, for instance), and who is simply able to view it (grandma, we're looking at you). The real magic, however, is in the presentation.




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2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible

Loses its Head, Keeps its Bespoke Cool. This is the 10th anniversary of the Bentley Continental GT, the 5,500-pound shim that pried open the market for bespoke luxury at $150K. We're into the second generation of the supercoupe that is still – and we think unfairly – derided as a grossly exaggerated Volkswagen, which to us is like saying the Hulk is just Bruce Banner in a tizzy.










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Samsung Galaxy S4 To Launch Without Knox Security Software

Samsung has already confirmed that due to high global demand for the Galaxy S4, the launch will suffer delays as supplies are constrained  Now it is being reported that the company won't have Knox security software available at launch. Samsung showed off Knox at the Galaxy S4 launch event, its a software that provides enhanced security features for businesses who deploy Samsung's latest flagship Android smartphone. According to two people who are privy to the company's plans, Samsung has delayed the release of Knox till summer.

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GTA 5 Trailers Starring Michael, Franklin & Trevor Coming April 30

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 5 has already been featured in two official trailers over the past couple of months, and it looks like the company is preparing to release a set of brand new trailers next week. The Grand Theft Auto 5 website was updated earlier this morning teasing the upcoming trailer by simply saying, “Michael. Franklin. Trevor,” which are the names of the main characters we'll be playing as in the upcoming title.

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Handmade leather cases from GettingWeddy

GettingWeddy is an Etsy shop that makes and sells handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, and other things.  The above image (click it for a bigger view) shows their iPad sleeve on the left and the iPad mini sleeve on the right.  They make the exteriors from oil-tanned or vegetable-tanned tooling leathers, and the interior is lined with EcoFi felt (made from recycled plastic bottles).  The iPad case fits all generations with a Smart Cover, and the iPad mini fits the mini with its Smart Cover.  Each case is made to order, and they can adjust the size to fit other tablets or even add some custom carving to the case.

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HGI Welcomes EnOcean Alliance as New Associate Member

Membership will contribute to HGI’s work to build a successful Smart Home ecosystem 25 April 2013 HGI, the leading global organisation for publishing requirements for the Smart Home, welcomes the EnOcean Alliance as a new Associate Member. The EnOcean Alliance is a non-profit organisation with an established ecosystem and experience in the building automation sector, more than 250,000 equipped buildings and 300 member companies. The common ground is EnOcean’s energy harvesting wireless technology which uses motion, light or differences in temperature to transmit wireless signals.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 Travel-Zoom Digital Camera

Sony is preparing to launch a new travel-zoom digital camera in the UK called the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50. Claimed as the world's smallest camera with a 30x optical zoom lens, the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 sports a 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 24-720mm lens, a 3.0-inch 921K-dot Xtra Fine LCD screen, Sony's BIONZ processor, WiFi connectivity and Full HD (50p) movie recording capability. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50 will be available in the UK from May for around 350 GBP (about $536).

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German Court Dismisses Nokia Vs HTC Patent Claim

One thing for sure in the past few days would be this – HTC and Nokia cannot be the best of friends. It simply is not possible, as Nokia has brought HTC to task for using a microphone part which was originally meant for exclusive use in Nokia smartphones only, no thanks to an oversight by the folks over at STM Microelectronics who surprisingly enough in this day and age, has interpreted the contract that they signed with the Finnish smartphone manufacturer totally off the charts.

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FusionExperience announces the availability of its Sustainable Investment Research Portal for Asset Managers

Sustainable Investment Research Portal included as a module of FusionExperience’s industry leading platform, Enterprise Value Management (EVM) for Asset ManagersLondon, UK - 23 April, 2013 - FusionExperience is today delighted to announce it has developed a Sustainable Investment Research Portal that enables asset managers with sustainable investment mandates to monitor the environmental conduct of companies that clients invest in.

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HTC One receiving update in Europe to improve camera software, as well as general performance and stability

It was one of my complaints with the HTC One in our review — the “UltraPixel” camera performs well (better than you've heard) but can weird out the white balance during low light shots, and HDR pictures and videos generally made pictures unusable. It looks like HTC is hot on the case, patching up some of these camera inconsistencies in an upcoming update.

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Perforce Software Announces Winners of its First Annual Customer Innovation Awards: The Versionaries

Organisations Honoured for Achievements Using Perforce’s Version Management SoftwareWOKINGHAM, UK (April 24, 2013) – Perforce Software today announced the winners of its inaugural Versionary Awards for customer innovation. Elite organisations were recognised for their excellence in applying Perforce software to challenging collaboration and development requirements—such a continuous delivery and third-generation globalisation.

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Nokia announces Asha 210: a colorful QWERTY with a social heart, we go hands-on (video)

The first thing you notice here is the design language. As with the budget 105 and 301 offerings from MWC, the Asha 210 owes a lot of its looks to the current flagships, with more than a whiff of Lumia about them. This influence also spills over into the color options, which include the usual cyan, magenta, yellow and black plus white. We have to say that for a phone at this price point, it really isn't bad looking. The finish is soft-touch plastic, and while it's not one piece of polycarbonate, Nokia's at least gone to some efforts to make it look slightly similar, and we're happy to play along.



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Porsche picks Maria Sharapova as brand ambassador

Russian-born tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has just inked a three-year deal with Porsche to be its brand ambassador, a position that will put her on a global campaign for the German automaker. The 26-year-old athlete isn't new to the role – she previously signed a similar three-year deal with Land Rover in 2006. "Maria Sharapova is an exceptional athlete. She combines top performance in her sports with elegance and power. These are precisely the qualities that are embroiled in our sports cars," explained Matthias Mueller, CEO of Porsche AG, during the announcement. "Her profile and charisma are an ideal fit for Porsche.

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Samsung Receiving Visits By Top Microsoft And Google Executives

Go back half a decade or so and the only things you would think of when someone mentioned Samsung would be home appliances. Now the South Korean manufacturer's name is synonymous with high-end smartphones, churning out hit after hit such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note etc. It is a force to be reckoned with in the global smartphone market. In recent times we have seen Samsung shift its reliance away from component suppliers, it now uses self-manufactured components wherever it can.

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AP Twitter Account Was Hacked, White House Bombing Tweet Is Bogus

If you follow the Associated Press Twitter account, you might have read a pretty shocking post: “Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured.” @AP_CorpComm has now confirmed that the account was hacked and that the White House bombing tweet is bogus. Those who replied to the aforementioned tweet were definitely crying foul as no other major news networks were reporting the same news. Besides that the formatting was different from AP's usual posts, note capitalization of letter E in ‘Explosions' and the referring to the President by his name.

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Verizon announces the Pantech Perception, coming April 25th for $99

Verizon Wireless doesn't have a release date for the Samsung Galaxy S4 yet, but it wasted no time in announcing and pegging a date for the Pantech Perception. It's a mid-range phone that will come in at $99 (following a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year contract), and features a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED HD display, something we only typically see on Samsung phones these days. The device also sports an 8 megapixel HD camera on the rear with a 2 megapixel camera on the front, 16GB of internal storage, and 4G LTE connectivity.

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Pantech Perception From Verizon Wireless

We have seen the Pantech Perception make some waves before over here at Ubergizmo, where it arrived at the FCC a couple of months ago, while being leaked early on in the year. Well, all's well that ends well, which is why the Pantech Perception from Verizon Wireless is all set to be released. This new smartphone will be an exclusive device over at Verizon Wireless, where it will sport Motion Sense technology that enables users to wave a hand over the handset to pick up a call, to scroll through your list of contacts, or even to select whether you want to skip to the next track in your playlist or not.

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Egrips Non-Slip Strips review

Although I've written a lot of case reviews over the years, I personally prefer NOT to use one on my phone. I just don't care for the added bulk. Unfortunately my current phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, is so slippery that I was forced to use a snap-on back cover to give it some extra grab action. I've been using the elago Breathe cover for months and although I have no major complaints about it, I decided I was tired of using it and went searching for an even thinner alternative.




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Best Buy taking Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders

Verizon is one of the only big carriers in America who have yet to give us a release date for the Samsung Galaxy S4. The company announced the phone would be here in May, but wasn't interested in giving us a more pointed release date than that. For the record, the latest rumor pegs May 30th as the landing date, but anything is possible at this point. It definitely feels like we're nearing a launch as Big Red has finally pushed its Samsung Galaxy S4 sign-up page live. You can submit your email address to be notified when the product is available, though past experience tells me you might not want to rely solely.

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