Terrafugia flying car completes first round of test flights

The Terrafugia Transition flying car is closer to becoming a real road-going reality.

Autoblog , Terrafugia flying car completes first round of test flights, Terrafugia flying car completes first round of test flights

BAE Systems' NAVSOP does positioning without GPS, makes sure the only jammin' going on is yours

Just in case GPS and GLONASS didn't make for enough of an acronym soup, BAE Systems wants to add one more to the navigation broth. NAVSOP ( uses some of the basic concepts we know from cell tower triangulation and WiFi location-finding to lock down a position, but goes much further to geolocate from nearly anything that pushes out a signal, such as nearby radios and TVs. It doesn't even need to know what kind of signal it's looking at, and it can get its position in places there's no GPS to work from, whether it's in an urban canyon or the natural kind.

Engadget , BAE Systems' NAVSOP does positioning without GPS, makes sure the only jammin' going on is yours, BAE Systems' NAVSOP does positioning without GPS, makes sure the only jammin' going on is yours

FlyGrip Gives Your Smartphone One Handed Usability

Do you use your smartphone, small tablet or eReader with just one hand. Probably not. You most likely hold it in one hand and use a finger on your other hand as the stylus to tap the display. For those of you that are talented enough to hold your phone in one hand and use your thumb as the stylus, bravo, you're awesome. The FlyGrip can help those less awesome people realize their true one handed potential, and will help currently awesome people become even more awesome. What is it? It's a foldable plastic grip that sticks on the back of your smartphone or other device. It comes in a variety of colors and 3 different sizes.

The Gadgeteer , FlyGrip Gives Your Smartphone One Handed Usability, FlyGrip Gives Your Smartphone One Handed Usability

Kouziro Frontier FRNZ715SS / D 15.6-Inch Laptop

Kouziro Frontier is bringing you their newest 15.6-inch laptop, the FRNZ715SS / D. The system comes with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 LED-backlight display, a 2.30GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 650M 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 120GB SSD, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The FRNZ715SS / D will set you back 79,800 Yen (about $999).

TechFresh , Kouziro Frontier FRNZ715SS / D 15.6-Inch Laptop, Kouziro Frontier FRNZ715SS / D 15.6-Inch Laptop

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port arrives on Samsung Galaxy S3

Don't you think it makes sense for the latest, most powerful Android-powered smartphone from Samsung to feature the latest operating system version from Google. Many people think so, too, and after having an unofficial ROM ported over the Galaxy Nexus, here we are with an unofficial port of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port for the Samsung Galaxy S3. This applies for the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3, although there are a fair number of features that do not work – such as Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and NFC support, the audio system, a camera tha fails to snap photos, and inability to detect the internal storage space.

Ubergizmo , Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port arrives on Samsung Galaxy S3, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean port arrives on Samsung Galaxy S3

Onkyo to deliver 11.4 DTS Neo:X surround sound on latest receivers

While still a far cry from 64 speakers, Onkyo and DTS teamed up to bring the first 11.4 channel surround sound to your home theater. At the top of the trio of new receivers is the TX-NR5010. It is the only one that's THX certified, but like the TX-NR3010, it can drive 9 speakers and has pre-outs for four subs as well as two more channels. $2999 is the price you'll pay for the best, with a $700 price break when you move one model down the line to the TX-NR3010. Last up, but still shipping in July with 11.4 support, is the TX-NR1010 with its seven channel amp at $1799.

Engadget , Onkyo to deliver 11.4 DTS Neo:X surround sound on latest receivers, Onkyo to deliver 11.4 DTS Neo:X surround sound on latest receivers

Xbox Music said to rival Spotify and iTunes, Microsoft to make a mark in music

Xbox Music is coming to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, that much we know. We also know that the Zune brand is dead. But whether the new service will be a simple rebadge or an entirely new beast remains a mystery. Bloomberg has it on good authority, however, that that Xbox Music will more than just a new face. Microsoft is allegedly combining all the most successful elements of its competitors - streaming, online storage, and offline syncing - into a product that will put iTunes, Spotify and Google Play squarely in its crosshairs.

Engadget , Xbox Music said to rival Spotify and iTunes, Microsoft to make a mark in music, Xbox Music said to rival Spotify and iTunes, Microsoft to make a mark in music

Shelby reveals updated 2013 GT350 with new colors and options

Carroll Shelby may have passed away last month, but that doesn't mean his company has stopped producing new vehicles. Today, Shelby American announced that it has updated the GT350 for 2013 with new options and an expanded range of color options. Customers can now choose from any of the Ford factory hues, meaning that everything from Gotta Have It Green to Candy Red can be applied to the GT350's exterior. The new colors can also be paired with new stripe colors – black, white or metallic blue – as well as black or silver wheels.

Autoblog , Shelby reveals updated 2013 GT350 with new colors and options, Shelby reveals updated 2013 GT350 with new colors and options

Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?

Don't be surprised. This isn't the first time we've heard talk of Cadillac looking to expand its ATS lineup beyond the new-for-2013 sedan. Earlier this year, we reported that the automaker may be looking to move its CTS Coupe and Sport Wagon models down to the ATS line, and before that, our intrepid spy photographers had caught what appears to be a high-power ATS-V out testing. TheDetroitBureau.com points out that the biggest challenge Cadillac faces in coming up with an ATS coupe is how to create something that doesn't just resemble a smaller version of the larger CTS two-door.

Autoblog , Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?, Cadillac ATS-V, Coupe talks resurface, new convertible model in the works?

Smartphone Market To Grow 38% In Q2 2012, Qualcomm SDK Promises Consumers Reasons To Stick With Snapdragon & Foursquare Update Now Available For BlackBerry Users

Smartphone Market To Grow 38% In Q2 2012. Market research firm Strategy Analytics now projects that smartphone shipments will grow 38% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2012, although the firm cautions that growth could stall in the coming months due to economic conditions in the Eurozone, North America and Asia. However, the firm also expects smartphone shipments to bounce back later in the year when Apple releases the newest version of the iPhone and when more and more customers upgrade their current devices to devices with 4G LTE connectivity. BGR.

Cell Phones Ca , Smartphone Market To Grow 38% In Q2 2012, Qualcomm SDK Promises Consumers Reasons To Stick With Snapdragon & Foursquare Update Now Available For BlackBerry Users, Smartphone Market To Grow 38% In Q2 2012, Qualcomm SDK Promises Consumers Reasons To Stick With Snapdragon & Foursquare Update Now Available For BlackBerry Users

Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O

We've been wondering when non-Googlers could get their hands on Project Glass in earnest, and now we know: the company is opening up pre-orders for Glass Explorer Edition, a developer version of its heads-up display glasses. How much it's changed from the prototypes isn't yet known, but Google has said that it's been steadily working on refining the hardware along with the software. Sadly, the first crack at the wearable technology isn't coming to the broader masses just yet.

2DayBlog.com , Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O, Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O

Adax and Vineyard Networks Announce DPI Partnership

Adax Cavium-based Packet Processing Controllers combine with Vineyard Networks to deliver unmatched intelligence and performance for Deep Packet Inspection.June 28th, 2012, Oakland CA – Adax, (http://www.adax.com/) an industry leader in high-performance packet-processing, security and network infrastructure hardware, is pleased to announce its close working partnership with Vineyard Networks (http://www.vineyardnetworks.com/).  Vineyard is a global leader in next-generation Deep Packet Inspection software solutions.  Together Adax and Vineyard deliver a combination that easily integrates into OEM and VAS solutions

Press Release Distribution , Adax and Vineyard Networks Announce DPI Partnership, Adax and Vineyard Networks Announce DPI Partnership

Onkyo introduces three new High-end Network AV receivers

Onkyo announces today in Japan and the USA the release of three new models at the top of its A/V receiver line for 2012. The lineup includes the world's first full 11.4-channel implementation of DTS Neo:X™, and the first use of Cisco Linksys' SimpleTap technology in an audio/video component. This release includes a new lavishly outfitted nine-channel flagship, the stunning TX-NR5010 Network A/V Receiver; a more moderately priced nine-channel alternative, the TX-NR3010 Network A/V Receiver; and lastly, a high-power seven-channel solution, the value-packed TX-NR1010 Network A/V Receiver.







Akihabara News , Onkyo introduces three new High-end Network AV receivers, Onkyo introduces three new High-end Network AV receivers

AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process

Looks like town and gown communities will be among the first to experience "super WiFi," the high-speed broadband made possible, in part, by TV. After getting the FCC nod back in the fall of 2010, the white spaces harboring these unused television frequencies were opened up, paving the way for a host of new wireless broadband services. Now, thanks to AIR.U - a consortium of over 500 higher learning institutions and tech industry partners like Google and Microsoft - underserved small college towns will soon see deployments of these high speed networks as early as Q1 2013.

Engadget , AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process, AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process

AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process

Looks like town and gown communities will be among the first to experience "super WiFi," the high-speed broadband made possible, in part, by TV. After getting the FCC nod back in the fall of 2010, the white spaces harboring these unused television frequencies were opened up, paving the way for a host of new wireless broadband services. Now, thanks to AIR.U - a consortium of over 500 higher learning institutions and tech industry partners like Google and Microsoft - underserved small college towns will soon see deployments of these high speed networks as early as Q1 2013.

Engadget , AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process, AIR.U to bring Super WiFi to small college towns, Microsoft and Google to be part of the process

Carjacker who can't drive stick gets ride from victim

Note to budding carjackers: Learn to drive a stick shift before heading out to boost a car. Note to potential carjacking victims: If the thief can't drive a stick, run away and call the cops. Unfortunately our advice is a little too late for a couple of guys in St. Louis. According to the Associated Press, on Sunday, a motorist was approached in his vehicle by an armed man, who ordered him to move to the passenger seat and demanded his money. The victim handed over $24, at which point the would-be carjacker tried to drive off in the car.

Autoblog , Carjacker who can't drive stick gets ride from victim, Carjacker who can't drive stick gets ride from victim

Best Buy founder looks to take the retailer private

. After ousting its CEO and closing a slew of stores, it's safe to say that Best Buy has had a difficult year. As the company's stock continues to tumble, its founder Richard Schulze is planning to try and take the company private, according to The Wall Street Journal. Schulze is the retailer's largest shareholder with roughly a 20% stake in the company, and he resigned from his post as chairman of the board earlier this month. The founder fears his holdings will continue to decline unless major changes are made at the company, although the Journal's sources claim he doesn't want to run the troubled retailer again.

Boy Genius Report , Best Buy founder looks to take the retailer private, Best Buy founder looks to take the retailer private

Google unveils Google Now, updates Android voice search with Siri-like features

. During the company's Google I/O developer conference on Wednesday, Google announced updates to Android search that brings Siri-like functionality to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-powered smartphones. Users with phones running Jelly Bean will be able to speak questions rather than just search terms and Android will return answers to those questions.

Boy Genius Report , Google unveils Google Now, updates Android voice search with Siri-like features, Google unveils Google Now, updates Android voice search with Siri-like features

Robotic quadrotors' training now complete, proven with razzle-dazzle Cannes show (video)

We've watched our potential quad-mech overlords from KMel Robotics evolve from agile solo acrobats to worker bees to deft synchronized performers. It seemed only a matter of time before they would hunt down Sarah Connor en masse - or take the show-biz world by storm. Fortunately for us, the tricky flyers chose to embrace their flamboyant side at a tour-de-force 16-quad lightshow in Cannes, where they opened the Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors' Showcase.

Engadget , Robotic quadrotors' training now complete, proven with razzle-dazzle Cannes show (video), Robotic quadrotors' training now complete, proven with razzle-dazzle Cannes show (video)

Samsung Galaxy S III finally released in Canada

The Samsung Galaxy S III was initially supposed to be launched in Canada on June 20. However, it's only today, June 27, that the smartphone is available to Canadian customers. The good news is that, unlike in the US, all Canadian mobile carriers seem to have the S III in stock. Prices start at $149.95 or $159.95, depending on carrier. Off-contract, the handset costs at least $599.

If you're ready do order your new Galaxy now, you can do it at:

Needless to say, the Samsung Galaxy S III is the best Android smartphone you can find in Canada (and anywhere else) at the moment.

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Five years later: Apple iPhone has generated $150 billion in sales, 250 million units shipped

. Friday marks five years since Apple unveiled the iPhone on June 29th, 2007, and the five smartphones Apple has launched since that date have helped shape the industry. They have also made Apple the biggest technology company in the world by a staggering margin.

Boy Genius Report , Five years later: Apple iPhone has generated $150 billion in sales, 250 million units shipped, Five years later: Apple iPhone has generated $150 billion in sales, 250 million units shipped

Google tablet will indeed be co-branded with ASUS, says insider

We already suspected as much - not least from the FCC filing above - but an unnamed executive at Asustek Computer Inc has reportedly just confirmed that Google's much-rumored new tablet will be co-branded with ASUS. According to Reuters, the employee said the tablet will help Google to "target Amazon" and the Kindle range of tablets and e-readers.

Engadget , Google tablet will indeed be co-branded with ASUS, says insider, Google tablet will indeed be co-branded with ASUS, says insider

Wimbledon releases Android app for this summer's Championships

I love Wimbledon. I'm not much of a tennis fan, but something about the Championships has always, always attracted me. The history of the event, the legendary duels that took place, the all-white dress code that still exists today. I usually tune in only for the finals, or for the semis once in a while, but I'm always keeping track of the score.
And, fortunately, this time around the organizers have made it even easier to do so with their app. Developed in association with IBM (who have for long been present at the tournament, compiling statistics in detail) has some cool stuff in it.




Android Phone , Wimbledon releases Android app for this summer's Championships, Wimbledon releases Android app for this summer's Championships

Tauro puts Spanish flavor, Corvette engine into Pontiac Solstice

While it may have had its fans, we have to say we don't much miss the roadster family which General Motors based on its Kappa platform. Sold alternately as the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky, Opel GT and Daewoo G2X (depending largely on the market), the roadster as much about style as substance, and it was summarily discontinued in 2009 as GM's domestic brands faltered. But now a company in Spain has given the two-seat roadster a new lease on life. That company is called Tauro Sport Auto, and its version – called, simply enough, the V8 Spider – is a fairly comprehensive rework.

Autoblog , Tauro puts Spanish flavor, Corvette engine into Pontiac Solstice, Tauro puts Spanish flavor, Corvette engine into Pontiac Solstice

Amazon's next Kindle Fire tablet to be announced next month

. Amazon intends to unveil its next-generation Kindle Fire tablet next month according to a recent report. Citing anonymous sources, CNET reported this week that Amazon's Kindle Fire sequel will be announced on July 31st.

Boy Genius Report , Amazon's next Kindle Fire tablet to be announced next month, Amazon's next Kindle Fire tablet to be announced next month

Qualcomm to deliver Snapdragon SDK to Android developers

At this year's Uplinq conference, Qualcomm hit Android developers with some exciting news. In the coming months, the chip maker will deliver a Snapdragon software development kit (SDK) that will provide devs with access to the "next-generation technology and features" embedded in its processors. Through APIs, the kit will allow application architects to leverage facial processing, burst camera capture, surround sound recording, echo cancellation, sensor gestures, low power geofencing and indoor location capabilities. Initially, the SDK will only be available for the S4 8960 wafer, but Qualcomm hopes to include more models over time.

Engadget , Qualcomm to deliver Snapdragon SDK to Android developers, Qualcomm to deliver Snapdragon SDK to Android developers

Microsoft: We have no plans to build our own phones

. Despite earlier reports, a Microsoft executive has stated that the software giant has no plans to build its own smartphone. Greg Sullivan, the senior marketing manager for Windows Phone, said the company has no plans to apply its self-branded tablet strategy to the smartphone market, Information Week reported. Microsoft will instead rely on its hardware partners, HTC, Nokia, Samsung and Huawei. “We have a strong ecosystem of partners that we are very satisfied with,” Sullivan said on Friday, adding that the Redmond-based company is “stoked” for the next-generation of Windows Phone handsets.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft: We have no plans to build our own phones, Microsoft: We have no plans to build our own phones

Radical introduces new entry-level SR1

Their models may not be for everyone, but at the end of the day, Radical has a winning formula: make an LMP race car for consumers. In fact, the formula is so successful that Caterham and Lola essentially replicated it with the SP/300.R. Radical aims to further its model with a new closed-roof model, but before it does, the British manufacturer is taking the formula to a new price point more accessible to the common buyer.

Autoblog , Radical introduces new entry-level SR1, Radical introduces new entry-level SR1

ZTE insists it will sell 35 million smartphones this year, wants to be the No.3 phone maker by 2015

Back in April we first got hold of ZTE's smartphone sales plans for this year. It was obvious that they were going to be ambitious ever since MWC in February, where the Chinese company showcased literally dozens of new devices. Time has passed though, and most of those haven't yet made their way into the hands of consumers. But the company is still hopeful.
ZTE wants to sell 35 million smartphones this year. That's according to Ryu Chienhao, the guy in charge of phone strategy over there (seen in the picture below).

So the Chinese company has just confirmed the approximate number coming out of ‘sources' a couple of months ago.

Unwired View , ZTE insists it will sell 35 million smartphones this year, wants to be the No.3 phone maker by 2015

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T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note shows up in press photos

While T-Mobile USA has already started selling the Samsung Galaxy S III, it's still quiet when it comes to confirming the Galaxy Note.



Unwired View , T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note shows up in press photos, T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note shows up in press photos

Vizio's Google TV box emerges as the Co-Star Stream Player, goes up for pre-order in July with OnLive gaming

Remember the Vizio VAP430 Stream Player that we tried during CES. Half a year later, the Google TV hub is getting full launch details, just in time for Google I/O. Along with receiving the much more elegant title of Co-Star Stream Player, the set-top box now bakes in OnLive streaming game support - the Co-Star could, in theory, replace a game console for any American with a good broadband connection. Whether or not playing Just Cause 2 on a TV is in the cards, the hub ticks all the 2012 Google TV checkboxes, including a hybrid keyboard and remote, 3D-capable 1080p video and DLNA media sharing.

Engadget , Vizio's Google TV box emerges as the Co-Star Stream Player, goes up for pre-order in July with OnLive gaming, Vizio's Google TV box emerges as the Co-Star Stream Player, goes up for pre-order in July with OnLive gaming

ibanglez Watch Band for iPod nano

Most watch bands for the iPod nano that I've seen are made of plastic and look very utilitarian – not exactly what most women are looking for in a fashion watch.  The ibanglez watch band for iPod nano is designed with women in mind, and it looks like a wide bangle bracelet.  ibanglez is a project on Indiegogo, another crowd-funding site.  The ibanglez is made of stainless steel and is available in two versions.  The first is “Spot On”, seen on the left;  it's available in black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, & white.  The other style is a smooth bangle, available in a matte silver or matte gold finish. 

The Gadgeteer , ibanglez Watch Band for iPod nano, ibanglez Watch Band for iPod nano

Mazda to debut MX-5 Miata GT Concept, looking for feedback

Does the idea of a Mazda MX-5 Miata with 205 horsepower - a useful bump over the stocker's 167 ponies - sound like a good idea. How about one with an upgraded suspension, carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser and spoiler. Still not good enough for you. Fine. Throw in a free-flowing exhaust with single center-mounted tailpipe, body-color roll hoops, sticky tires and a pair of Recaro seats.


2DayBlog.com , Mazda to debut MX-5 Miata GT Concept, looking for feedback, Mazda to debut MX-5 Miata GT Concept, looking for feedback

Chevy Cruze recalled for potential fire down below

No, General Motors is not recalling the Chevrolet Cruze because DVD copies of Steven Seagal's seminal 1997 hit Fire Down Below were left in the trunk of every car that's been sold. If wishing made it so. Rather, the Cruze has been recalled to modify the engine shield that's located under the vehicle. The worry is that any fluids that might leak from above could potentially collect on top of the shield and then ignite and start a fire.

Autoblog , Chevy Cruze recalled for potential fire down below, Chevy Cruze recalled for potential fire down below

Google tries to block U.S. shipments of Apple's iPhone and iPad over 3G patents [updated]

. Google is seeking to block U.S. imports of Apple's iPhone and iPad over 3G patents held by Motorola Mobility, Bloomberg is reporting.
UPDATE: Bloomberg is theorizing that due to a review of a previous ruling, Apple could face a ban on importing iPhones and iPads, but Google is not filing an injunction at this time.



By Susan Decker and William McQuillen
June 25 (Bloomberg) — A U.S. trade agency said it willreview a judge's findings that Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad tablet computer infringe a patent owned by Google Inc.'s Motorola Mobility unit, in a case that could lead to imports of the devices being banned. The U.S.


Boy Genius Report , Google tries to block U.S. shipments of Apple's iPhone and iPad over 3G patents [updated], Google tries to block U.S. shipments of Apple's iPhone and iPad over 3G patents [updated]

Pocket Planes iOS App

Others would like to try flying a plane. But it would even be interesting if one can try out to manage a fleet of planes this time around. The new Pocket Planes iOS app allows players to try and manage a fleet of planes. It is a simulation game where players try to manage a fleet of planes as it carries cargoes or passengers going to their destinations. As the planes fly, players earn money that allows them to fly bigger planes, land in bigger airports and earn more money in the process. Over time, a player's fleet becomes a fleet of large jumbo jets that will make them appreciate their growth from a fleet of tiny prop planes.

Gadget.com , Pocket Planes iOS App, Pocket Planes iOS App

NeuString enables international roaming with no unexpected operator costs

IMSI discount level feature enables operators to provide IMSI level roaming packages for their subscribers Dubai, 26 June 2012 – NeuString, the leading supplier of actionable business data analytics software for mobile operators, has updated its functionality on already successful software, to enable operators to negotiate mutually beneficial discounts for international roaming on an individual subscriber level. The IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) discount feature allows mobile operators to put a cap on data usage at the customer’s request.

Press Release Distribution , NeuString enables international roaming with no unexpected operator costs, NeuString enables international roaming with no unexpected operator costs

Parking: It's what your car does 90 percent of the time

We may love our cars, but we certainly don't spend much time with them. The 2012 Emerging Trends in Parking survey by the International Parking Institute reveals a number of interesting facts about the place the vehicles we love spend the most time: Parking spaces.

Autoblog , Parking: It's what your car does 90 percent of the time, Parking: It's what your car does 90 percent of the time

Nokia's Play To app now available for Lumia devices, enables DLNA-connectivity

Hot on the heels of its Camera Extras app, Nokia is again satiating Lumia owners' hunger for expanded features with its recently released (and officially out of beta) Play To app for Windows Phone. For those unfamiliar, this essentially Espoo's take on DLNA, allowing you to stream multimedia from your phone to any DLNA-equipped devices connected within your local network. As My Nokia Blog notes, the app has gladly arrived earlier than expected, and it's free to download just like the company's other Lumia-exclusive offerings in the Marketplace (a.k.a. the Nokia collection).

Engadget , Nokia's Play To app now available for Lumia devices, enables DLNA-connectivity, Nokia's Play To app now available for Lumia devices, enables DLNA-connectivity