Sikh Coalition Introduces New “FlyRights” App – Allows Users To Easily Report TSA Discrimination

 . The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn't exactly have the best reputation in the world (a quick search on YouTube will show you exactly what I mean). Well, the Sikh Coalition has just introduced “FlyRights,” an app recently introduced into the Google Play Store that offers travelers an easy way to report incidents of unfair treatment in our nation's airports. The app doesn't just focus on racial profiling either. Users can report various types of discrimination they feel they have been unfairly subjected to.

Android Phone, Sikh Coalition Introduces New “FlyRights” App â€" Allows Users To Easily Report TSA Discrimination

HTC One X Software Update Version 1.29.401.7 Being Pushed Out Now In Europe

The unlocked international version of the HTC One X is now receiving its second software update since its release. Version 1.29.401.7 is being pushed out today to users in the UK and while we don’t have a detailed changelog, it’s been speculated by users on over on XDA that the 35MB update addresses color temperature issues and typical bug fixes. Has anyone been prompted for the update yet. Any improvements or general weirdness being noticed.

Android Phone, HTC One X Software Update Version 1.29.401.7 Being Pushed Out Now In Europe

More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet

​Approximately 27 million U.S. households, more than one in five, have either an Internet-ready TV, game console, standalone Blu-ray player, and/or smart set-top box connected to their home network, according to ABI Research. Gaming consoles are the most popular devices, with a connection rate of over 80%, followed by Internet TVs (27%), standalone Blu-ray players (24%) and smart set-top boxes (13%). The research also indicated that a relatively large number of consumers have not connected some devices to their home network, most notably Internet-ready TVs.

Boy Genius Report, More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet

Steve Wozniak prefers Windows Phone more than Android

Apple co-founder and award-winning computer engineer Steve Wozniak is no doubt one of the most influential people in the tech industry. That means that whatever he says, or does, can actually mean big -  really big. So when “The Woz” said via his Twitter account that he was visiting AT&T for a Nokia Lumia 900 unit, everyone dug the story. Apparently Steve had a lot of nice things to say about the Lumia 900, the $99.99 Windows Phone from Nokia that's been selling like crazy.

Ubergizmo, Steve Wozniak prefers Windows Phone more than Android

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

ReAuthored Tablet and eBook Reader Cases Repurposes Old Books

ReAuthored saves old hardbound books from the shredders and converts them into protective cases for tablets and eBook readers.  Books are selected for condition and size, then they are hand-customized into cases for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other similar devices.  You can choose to leave the exterior as is, or you can elect to have the exterior covered with light brown, black, or dark brown heavy jacquard cloth.  Your device will be held in with corner bands, and an elastic band will hold your ReAuthored cover closed.  Covers are about $40 – $60, depending on the device.  If your device isn't listed, you can request a custom siz

The Gadgeteer, ReAuthored Tablet and eBook Reader Cases Repurposes Old Books

GM interested in taking stake in Isuzu again?

General Motors and Isuzu were partners for decades before parting ways in 2006. Even now, you can find the final hangover of an alliance that gave us vehicles like the Geo Storm and Chevrolet LUV in the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado smallish pickups. The two companies may start negotiations soon for General Motors to once again take a stake in Isuzu Motors Ltd.

Autoblog, GM interested in taking stake in Isuzu again?

Another Samsung Galaxy S III photo apparently leaks, suggests a 4.8 inch display is featured

Here we have a new image that claims to show Samsung's next flagship smartphone - the Galaxy S III. Published by KnowYourMobile, and received from an anonymous source, the photo suggests the smartphone is about 130mm tall, and features a 4.8 inch display (previous rumors had it that the screen would be a 4.65 inch one).

Unwired View, Another Samsung Galaxy S III photo apparently leaks, suggests a 4.8 inch display is featured

Scientists Create Super Adhesive Inspired from Gecko Feet

A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst have taken inspiration from a gecko climbing up a wall and subsequently created a super-strong adhesive material which is based closely on the feet of the wall-climbing lizard. Michael Bartless and his team from the university's science and engineering lab have been studying how geckos are able to run up and down smooth surfaces such as glass regardless of the angles at which the surfaces are at.

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More than one in ten Google UK searches now includes new author images and bio info in top 100 results study shows

New study reveals UK publishers, journalists and bloggers losing out to US in battle to generate more Google traffic London – 30 April, 2012 – A new study suggests that in 13 per cent[1] of Google UK searches at least one of the top 100 results incorporates new author profile information, including an author thumbnail image and links.  However the majority of these are from US based sites, meaning UK journalists and publications are missing out on increased visibility, traffic and potential advertising revenue.

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at2359, More than one in ten Google UK searches now includes new author images and bio info in top 100 results study shows

LG launches LG Cloud storage service in Korea and the US

It certainly looks like more and more companies are hopping aboard the cloud storage bandwagon, and adding to that list is none other than Korean manufacturer LG. The company has recently announced the launch of its own cloud-based storage service dubbed LG Cloud and is expected to see a beta launch in both Korea and the US. The good news is that if you own an LG handset, you will be eligible for free 50GB worth of storage when you install the app on your phone. Unfortunately this offer will only last for the first six months, after which storage for LG owners will drop to 5GB while non-LG owners will only receive 2GB.

Ubergizmo, LG launches LG Cloud storage service in Korea and the US

Amazon to collect sales tax, create 2,500 jobs in Texas

If Amazon's been your internet safe haven from the ravages of sales tax, you may want to sit down. As part of a settlement with the great state of Texas, Bezos' baby will start collecting the state's requisite 6.25-percent sales tax on July 1st. The settlement resolves the online retailer's ongoing dispute with the Lone Star state, which claimed that Amazon owed $269 million in back taxes.

Engadget, Amazon to collect sales tax, create 2,500 jobs in Texas

Is this RIM's BlackBerry 10 development device?

You know the drill — grab yourself a spoonful of Morton's and get ready for another supposed leak of a gadget. This time around, you're looking at what's claimed as being one of Research In Motion's BlackBerry 10 “Development Alpha” devices that'll be handed out during next week's BlackBerry Jam — just like the company promised a month ago. Images of the device first surfaced over at CrackBerry's forums and, as the site points out, the touchscreen candy bar seems to share its design DNA with the PlayBook. Keeping in mind that it's likely to remain a testing device for devs, don't bank on it ever hitting store shelves.

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Cisco Names NextiraOne as Germany’s Borderless Networks Partner of the Year

Latest accolade recognises the company’s innovative sales and service approach Teltow, 30 April 2012 – Cisco has named NextiraOne Germany, as its Borderless Networks Partner of the Year during this year’s world-wide Cisco Partner Summit in San Diego. With the award Cisco has recognised the successful sales and service strategy of its long-term partner. “NextiraOne has impressed us with its ability to integrate and customise IT processes with the business needs of the customer,” said Carsten Heidbrink, Partnership Director for Cisco in Germany.

Press Release Distribution, Cisco Names NextiraOne as Germany’s Borderless Networks Partner of the Year

Origin PC joins the 11-inch, rebadged gaming laptop party, outs the EON 11-S

Last week may have drawn to a close, but the march of Clevo news continues. On the heels of Maingear announcing an 11-inch gaming notebook, Origin PC is throwing its own ultraportable into the ring: the EON 11-S. Though this is a new model for the company (the smallest laptop it's ever sold, in fact), it's not quite fresh to us: this is the same exact Clevo-made notebook Maingear unveiled two days ago, only re-badged under Origin PC's brand and available in a wider range of colors.






Engadget, Origin PC joins the 11-inch, rebadged gaming laptop party, outs the EON 11-S

Meet Aisha. Micromax's Siri for the Gingerbread powered A50 Ninja

Ever since the Siri announcement during the unveiling of the iPhone 4S last year, there have been a slew of voice-based assistant apps for Android. And though I am yet to find one that performs as well as it claims to, there's no denying the marketing potential of them. This makes the focus on Aisha in the publicity material for Micromax's latest device for the Indian market, the Superfone A50 Ninja, understandable. First things first, the phone aims at the extreme low end, costing only Rs 4999 (USD 95).

Android Phone, Meet Aisha. Micromax's Siri for the Gingerbread powered A50 Ninja

Apple and Samsung meeting date set for May 21st and 22nd

. The war between Samsung and Apple has been fierce for the past few years. Lawsuit after lawsuit, along with product ban attempts from both sides, it looks as though these disputes are endless. At least that was the general idea until we found out Judge Lucy Koh ordered a meeting between the two parties, which will attempt to end the ongoing madness. And it seems that we now have a set schedule for said encounter – May 21st and 22nd.

Undoubtedly, the tension will be so strong that they will probably be able to hear each other's thoughts in the room.

Android Phone, Apple and Samsung meeting date set for May 21st and 22nd

LG Expands global LTE Smartphone footprint with roll-out of the Optimus True HD LTE in Europe and Asia

LG will expand its LTE smartphone footprint with the launch of Optimus True HD LTE in new markets across Europe and Asia: Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Hong Kong and Singapore. First launched in Korea and now available in Japan, Canada and the US, Optimus True HD LTE is LG's flagship LTE device. The phone has been recognized for its HD multimedia capabilities and beautiful 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 (16:9 ratio) True HD IPS display. To ensure peak performance, the Optimus True HD LTE runs on a 1.5GHZ dual-core processor and includes an 8MP camera to provide users with a truly best-in-class user experience.




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itworld, LG Expands global LTE Smartphone footprint with roll-out of the Optimus True HD LTE in Europe and Asia

Withings iPhone Baby Monitor

Parents would usually want to keep their eyes on their baby at all times if possible. That would ensure them that their baby is always safe if they can always have a quick look now and then. But unfortunately, it might not always be possible especially if there are other things to do at home in other rooms. In such cases, baby gadgets like the new Withings iPhone Baby Monitor would usually be a wonderful device to have around.
The Withings iPhone Baby Monitor allows parents to become more productive at home by making them able to do important work while also trying to keep tabs of the baby's condition at all times.

Gadget.com, Withings iPhone Baby Monitor

USC develops printable liquid solar cells for flexible, low-cost panels

Solar cells are becoming more viable sources of energy - and as they become more efficient, they're only getting smaller and cheaper to produce. Liquid nanocrystal cells are traditionally inefficient at converting sunlight into electricity, but by adding a synthetic ligand to help transmit currents, researchers at USC have improved their effectiveness. The advantage of these liquid solar cells. They're cheaper than single-crystal silicon wafer solutions, and they're also a shockingly minuscule four nanometers in size, meaning more than 250 billion could fit on the head of a pin.

Engadget, USC develops printable liquid solar cells for flexible, low-cost panels

Brazilian Foxconn workers threaten strike over working conditions

. Factory workers at one of Foxconn's Brazilian plants are complaining of overcrowded buses, poor food and a lack of water. Unless the issues are resolved by May 3, they are planning to strike, Tech Guru reported on Thursday. Workers reportedly met last Monday to voice their concerns and have given the company 10 days to address them or else over 2,500 employees will strike. Foxconn recently hired more than a thousand workers, however the company did not increase its transport infrastructure, and was also forced to hire water trucks due to the lack of water in the factory.

Boy Genius Report, Brazilian Foxconn workers threaten strike over working conditions

Opel Adam a.k.a. Junior a.k.a. Allegra caught on the 'Ring

The new Opel minicar has been so long in gestation that it has worn three names (so far). From the Junior and Allegra, we are now being told that it will now be called the Opel Adam, no doubt a nod to company founder Adam Opel. Still clothed in enough camo to hide a barn, we can't tell much about how it looks, but with the latest spy shots we do know its sporting chops have been tested at the Nürburgring. That's a necessity since a longer version of the Adam's platform will go under the next Opel/Vauxhall Corsa.

Autoblog, Opel Adam a.k.a. Junior a.k.a. Allegra caught on the 'Ring

Sony's First Rugged Handycam Unveiled

Sony introduced an army of Handycams back at CES, but not a single one of them can withstand the elements. Thankfully, they seemed to have noticed it as well. Sony Japan has unveiled its first waterproof and dustproot Handycam, which features a whopping 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor. It is capable of capturing video clips with 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second. The Sony HDR-GW77V also has a 3-inch swivel screen, 16GB of internal storage, and 10x optical zoom.

As for the rugged aspect, the company claims this camcorder can be submerged up to 16 feet of water and survive a five-foot drop to the floor.

Gadget.com, Sony's First Rugged Handycam Unveiled

Samsung Galaxy S3 photo leaks, yes, again

It's time for today's "photo of the Samsung Galaxy S3" leak - these seem to occur more and more often as we come closer to May 3, when Samsung's Unpacked event will finally settle things one and for all. The photo shows a device with a hardware home button with two capacitive keys on its sides (menu and back). You can see the volume rocker on the left and the power/lock key on the right - basically, the standard Samsung arrangement.
The screen is off, so there's no way to tell if the device uses the on-screen buttons that we've seen in previous leaks. But it does look an awful lot like the sketch in the alleged leaked manual.



GSM Arena, Samsung Galaxy S3 photo leaks, yes, again

International Sony Xperia ion (LT28i) announced in Taiwan

Sony had announced earlier this year that we can expect an international version of the Sony Xperia ion to come out in the summer. In a press conference in Taiwan, the company unveiled just that - the Sony Xperia ion LT28i (the AT&T version, which was exclusive until recently, is dubbed LT28at). The phone is almost identical to the US carrier option - 4.6x720p LCD screen backed by Mobile BRAVIA technology, 12MP camera with 1080p video capture, Snapdragon chipset with 1.5GHz dual-core processor, NFC and 16GB built-in memory (expandable with microSD cards).




GSM Arena, International Sony Xperia ion (LT28i) announced in Taiwan

AWD vs. One Wheel Drive: Audi TT RS Plus pitted against Ducati 1199 Panigale S

It was only a matter of time, folks. As soon as Audi finalized its purchase of the Ducati brand, we knew to expect a slew of comparison tests pitting the German automaker's finest wares against the two-wheeled exotica rolling out of Italy's best-known motorcycle maker. The scribes from Germany's Auto Bild have indeed taken up the challenge. But what machinery to choose? Naturally, the mind first turns to the R8 supercar and its Lamborghini-derived V10 engine, but, in reality, Audi officials have conceded to us that its 360-horsepower TT RS is actually quicker around most race tracks.

2DayBlog.com, AWD vs. One Wheel Drive: Audi TT RS Plus pitted against Ducati 1199 Panigale S

Man will change own name legally just for Apple WWDC 2012 ticket

It's not an April Fool's joke unless the person behind this Craigslist ad is a little behind the times. Believe it or not, this anonymous developer wants to legally change to the ticket holder's name should he/she be willing to sell the highly-coveted World Wide Developer Conference 2012 (golden) ticket for $1600. Even more, the buyer will throw in an extra $500 bonus if the seller's name happens to be Jebodiah. “WWDC tickets are non-transferable this year, so naturally I'm willing to legally change my name to yours in order to buy your ticket,” the Craigslist ad reads.

2DayBlog.com, Man will change own name legally just for Apple WWDC 2012 ticket

Sony NEX-F3 image spotted, has 16.1-megapixel sensor within

The Sony NEX-F3 has just leaked out via an incompletely framed image, where most of the time, spy images or leaked photos of an upcoming device tend to be a whole lot more blur compared to a pirated movie that you downloaded off the Internet or a bootleg DVD that you purchased during your recent holiday to South East Asia. Not with a leaked image of an upcoming camera though, as the folks who snap such photos know how to manipulate the settings on their device in order to capture the clearest image possible. Just what does the Sony NEX-F3 carry with it.

Ubergizmo, Sony NEX-F3 image spotted, has 16.1-megapixel sensor within

LG's IPS monitors head downmarket with 2D-only IPS4 series launching soon

While LCD monitors with in-plane switching technology were once decidedly settled at the high end, LG apparently thinks its time for everyone to have one and is launching its mainstream IPS4 line. Executive VP JJ Lee says the aim is for IPS monitors to become "ubiquitous in every room", bringing better color reproduction, picture quality and wide viewing angles with them. So far we know they're slotting in just below the 3D-capable models shown off at CES, but there's nothing mentioned in the press release (included after the break along with another pic) about prices, sizes, specs or model numbers.


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technoleap, LG's IPS monitors head downmarket with 2D-only IPS4 series launching soon

Ferrari ready to launch first hybrid car in 2013

Ferrari will be launching its first ever gasoline-electric hybrid system in 2013. The said technology will be used and featured on the next Enzo successor. First announced in 2002, the Enzo is a gasoline-powered gorgeous cat that features a mid-engine V12 that is more than capable of running 60 miles per hour in just over 3.14 second. Top speeds can reach up to 221 miles per hour.
The Enzo is also reputed for its F1 technology that uses electrohydraulic shift transmission and carbon-fiber body.

Ubergizmo, Ferrari ready to launch first hybrid car in 2013

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

LinkedIn Finally Rolls Out an iPad App

LinkedIn users have been waiting for quite a long time for the application to finally roll out for their retina display new iPads. The company is glad to have announced that the new app is optimized for the beautiful display and multi-touch support is also on the cards. The new app by LinkedIn has kept in mind that professionals use it for long hours and made the interface simpler by integrating all the necessary information into a single view. The features that faced the integration were details of individuals who users will be meeting that day, trending news, activities by colleagues and others.

Ubergizmo, LinkedIn Finally Rolls Out an iPad App

BlackBerry Curve 9320 surfaces again in hands-on pictures

We have seen the BlackBerry Curve 9320 before being handled by BGR.in in India and once again we have some more hands-on pictures, this time from Sohoa in Vietnam. The phone looks similar to the recently announced Curve 9220 but features a matte silver trim around the front edges which gives it a more upmarket look compared to the spartan 9220. You also get some additional features over the Curve 9220. The camera has been upgraded from 2 megapixel to 3.2 megapixel and now has an LED flash. The 9320 also adds 3G HSPA connectivity that the 9220 lacks.


GSM Arena, BlackBerry Curve 9320 surfaces again in hands-on pictures

HP's On-Screen Display Utility released, aims to alleviate Envy 15 screen color complaints

Back when we reviewed HP's latest Envy 15, we found a glaring issue with its otherwise spectacular 1080p IPS display - namely, its less-than-pleasing color reproduction. Making good on a promise it made back in March, HP has finally released its On-Screen Display Utility software for the machine in hopes of quelling user complaints. If you'll recall, HP stated that the displays are of a higher quality than other laptop panels, which can make colors look odd in comparison. That said, while this gesture is certainly welcome, at least one tipster wrote into complain that he "wasn't able to get a satisfactory change.

Engadget, HP's On-Screen Display Utility released, aims to alleviate Envy 15 screen color complaints

Panasonic Eluga now available unlocked in Europe, yours for £369 or €460

Wouldn't ya know it, but Panasonic was spot on with its announcement of the Eluga smartphone's European arrival this month. The elegant, waterproof handset is now available unlocked from Expansys, where it retails for £369 and approximately €460, with slight variations among countries. While the phone supports quadband GSM, its UMTS / HSPA connectivity is limited to the 2100MHz and 900MHz bands, which makes it less than ideal for North American use - though, if you really want one, it seems safe to peg this one in the $600 territory.

Engadget, Panasonic Eluga now available unlocked in Europe, yours for £369 or €460

New wind turbine generates clean water and energy

Although the concept of obtaining clean water out of thin air is nothing new, most designs aren't efficient enough for a larger, commercial scale use. Hoping to remedy this shortcoming, Eolewater founder Marc Parent has designed an innovative wind turbine that can extract hundreds of gallons of clean, fresh water on a daily basis. After several years of prototypes and revisions, Parent's turbine was finally put to the test in October of last year. Set up in the dry desert air of Abu Dhabi, his wind turbine was able to reliably gather 130-200 gallons of fresh water every day.



2DayBlog.com, New wind turbine generates clean water and energy

Samsung's New Quad-core Application Processor Drives Advanced Feature Sets in Smartphones and Tablets

Samsung today introduced the industry's first quad-core application processor built on the High-k Metal Gate (HKMG) low-power process technology. With unprecedented performance capabilities exceeding 1.4GHz based on the ARM® CORTEXTM A9 quad-core, the powerful, yet energy-efficient Exynos 4 Quad, allows system-level architects to integrate maximized power efficiencies into smartphones and tablets which enables double the processing power at a 20 percent lower power bill over its predecessor, the 45nm process-based Exynos 4 Dual. Samsung Electronics Co.


Akihabara News, Samsung's New Quad-core Application Processor Drives Advanced Feature Sets in Smartphones and Tablets