Facebook working on 'save-for-later' feature, lets you like things privately

Ever wanted to flag a Facebook post for the future - one you wouldn't want to be seen "liking" in the present. Well, the heads at Palo Alto are testing a way to make that happen: a save-for-later feature that'll allow you to add posts to a private feed. Saving is conducted on the sly, so you can create a slimmed-down stalking experience without alerting the posters. If you're prone to using the desktop version of the site, the option should appear alongside the familiar "Like", "Comment" and "Share" soon. A similar change should be available on the mobile site, with a press-and-hold mechanic doing the job in the apps for iDevices.

Engadget , Facebook working on 'save-for-later' feature, lets you like things privately, Facebook working on 'save-for-later' feature, lets you like things privately

Google postponing Nexus Q launch to 'make it better,' sending a free device to those who pre-ordered

Apparently Google's strange little media streamer isn't quite ready for prime time - not according to the company that made it, at least. The software giant has begun sending out a note to pre-orderers letting them know that the launch of the sphere has been delayed in order to "work on making it even better." The company adds that it's responding to user feedback from previewers who want it to "do even more than it does today." To show that there are no hard feelings, the company will be "extend[ing] [the] Nexus Q preview to our pre-order customers and send[ing] [them] a free device," according to Google.

Engadget , Google postponing Nexus Q launch to 'make it better,' sending a free device to those who pre-ordered, Google postponing Nexus Q launch to 'make it better,' sending a free device to those who pre-ordered

Consumer Reports: Nexus 7 is great if you're too cheap for an iPad

. Consumer Reports today added Google's (GOOG) Nexus 7 to its tablet rankings and concluded that while it's probably the best cheap tablet on the market, it still can't match the overall quality of the Apple (AAPL) iPad. Overall, the Nexus 7 scored a 79 out of 100 and did particularly well in Consumer Reports's ratings for both touch response and portability.

Boy Genius Report , Consumer Reports: Nexus 7 is great if you're too cheap for an iPad, Consumer Reports: Nexus 7 is great if you're too cheap for an iPad

Apple given patent for predictive text input user interface

Apple was granted yet another armament in their massive arsenal of U.S. patents, where the graphical user interface that currently sees action in iOS will have its “hit region” which is roughly the size of a virtual keyboard's buttons, and is based on predictive text data. After all, this particular patent is more or less an elegant solution to the issue of entering text on a mobile device's relatively small display. Apple's U.S. Patent No.

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Google Chrome 21 stable release adds Retina MacBook Pro support, webcam use without plugins

Some Retina MacBook Pro owners have been waiting for this day for six weeks: that promised Retina support in Google Chrome is now part of a finished, stable release. Chrome 21 is now crisp and clear for those who took the plunge on Apple's new laptop but would rather not cling to Safari for the web. No matter what hardware you're using, Google has rolled in its promised WebRTC support to let webcams and microphones have their way without Flash or other plugins. Other notable tweaks like wider support for Cloud Print and gamepads tag along in the update as well.

Engadget , Google Chrome 21 stable release adds Retina MacBook Pro support, webcam use without plugins, Google Chrome 21 stable release adds Retina MacBook Pro support, webcam use without plugins

Actian Vectorwise Enables Real-time Hadoop Analysis

Vectorwise Hadoop Data Connector Optimizes Analysis of Unstructured Hadoop Data, Creating Actionable Information for Business Systems and Decision-makingSAN DIEGO, July 31, 2012 – Actian Corporation today announced the upcoming release of its bi-directional Hadoop Data Connector at the TDWI World Conference in San Diego, which will enable businesses and enterprises to dramatically drive down the costs of extracting valuable information from their Hadoop data storage. The connector will be available for general download at the end of 2012.

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Panasonic Leads European Rugged Notebook Market For 10th Consecutive Year With 65.8% Unit Share

GROWS RAPIDLY TO TAKE CLEAR NUMBER 2 POSITION IN EUROPEAN RUGGED TABLET MARKETBRACKNELL, UK 31 JULY 2012Panasonic Toughbook computers extended its leadership of the European rugged and durable notebook market for the 10th consecutive year in 2011 ending with a 65.8% unit share, according to analyst group VDC Research. Panasonic also grew rapidly in the European rugged slate tablet market, taking second position, with a 17.4% unit share.Toughbook computer’s unit share of the Durable and Rugged Notebook/Convertible Notebook Computers market grew from 65% in 2010 to 65.8% in 2011.

Press Release Distribution , Panasonic Leads European Rugged Notebook Market For 10th Consecutive Year With 65.8% Unit Share, Panasonic Leads European Rugged Notebook Market For 10th Consecutive Year With 65.8% Unit Share

Reuters and AllThingsD confirm an Apple event for September 12

We were seriously considering turning a deaf ear to yesterday's rumors about Apple shifting their expected launch date to September 12, much like we did with that August launch rumor. Still, we decided to run the story and today, the rumor is getting even more supporting evidence thanks to Reuters and AllThingsD, who claim independently that unnamed sources of theirs confirm the speculated date.

GSM Arena , Reuters and AllThingsD confirm an Apple event for September 12, Reuters and AllThingsD confirm an Apple event for September 12

LG Electronics announce 3D-enabled game apps for the LG Cinema 3D Smart TV

The TV in your living room has definitely evolved over time, moving on from black and white to color, and then making the jump to High Definition. Well, what is the next evolutionary step. LG Electronics is looking at the ability for home viewers to be able to enjoy their favorite games on the LG Cinema 3D Smart TV, and in eye-popping 3D glory, to boot. Previously, a bunch of these 3D-enabled game apps were available only on compatible smartphones and tablets via the Apple App Store and Google Play, not to mention that they were only playable in 2D.

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Phones4U To Release Samsung Omnia M Windows Phone Mango Smartphone

Phones4U UK is about to release the new Samsung Omnia M on their network. The handset will become available from August 1st for free with contracts starting at 20.50 GBP / $32 per month (w/ plans from Vodafone, T-Mobile & Orange) or for 289.95 GBP / $455 SIM-free. To refresh your memory, the Samsung Omnia M packs a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1GHz processor, a 384MB RAM, a 5MP rear-facing camera, 7.2Mbps HSPA, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1500mAh battery and runs on Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS.

TechFresh , Phones4U To Release Samsung Omnia M Windows Phone Mango Smartphone, Phones4U To Release Samsung Omnia M Windows Phone Mango Smartphone

Huawei Ascend G 302D goes public in FCC docs

It's a curious thing to have gold signify the low-end, but that's just what Huawei's done with its G series smartphone line. That bottom-dwelling, budget tier, first announced at this past Mobile World Congress, has already seen a couple of category cousins come out into the open (see: Vodafone's G 300 and T-Mobile's G 312), so color us unsurprised to find yet another single-core, Googlefied device crop up at the FCC. The associated docs leave little to the imagination, treating us to unobstructed images of the Ascend G 302D - presumably, a 4-incher.

Engadget , Huawei Ascend G 302D goes public in FCC docs, Huawei Ascend G 302D goes public in FCC docs

Cabbie converts London taxi into Olympic hotel

We don't know what kind of person would want to be traveling in London right now. With the Olympics in town, the city has become besieged with tourists, athletes and officials. The price of hotel rooms have skyrocketed, and the presence of Olympic-only bus lanes have locked up everyone else, who must share the road. The length of a cab ride has jumped tremendously.
It must be a maddening experience, but one London taxi driver has found a solution that benefits both he and at least one tourist per night. David Weekes has turned his taxi into a hotel room, and for $75 a night one guest can stay in the back seat of his London Taxi TX4.

Autoblog , Cabbie converts London taxi into Olympic hotel, Cabbie converts London taxi into Olympic hotel

Facebook introduces a more beautiful way to view photos on timeline

Fresh from its first earnings conference call last week, the social networking giant that is Facebook, has just announced a new feature to its Timeline. Today, users can now enjoy a new photo section that will make viewing photos more enjoyable. Essentially, when users will click Photos at the top of their Timeline, they will be greeted with a mosaic of pictures filling up the page in various sizes and shapes. Users can also use the menu to find shots that they are tagged in, as well as pictures that they have shared and albums they've created. Additionally, Facebook is also introducing a new way to select favorite photos.

Ubergizmo , Facebook introduces a more beautiful way to view photos on timeline, Facebook introduces a more beautiful way to view photos on timeline

Best Buy offers Asus Transformer Pad Infinity for Asus Transformer Prime?

For those of you who are clearly part of the early adopter school of thought, here is something which you might be interested in – it seems that folks who purchased an Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime at the end of last year and are not too happy with what your hard earned money gave you in return, keep your fingers crossed. It seems that a bunch of Transformer Prime users have reported that those who purchased the offending tablet from Best Buy might stand a chance of exchanging the tablet from Best Buy themselves for a spanking new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity.

Ubergizmo , Best Buy offers Asus Transformer Pad Infinity for Asus Transformer Prime?, Best Buy offers Asus Transformer Pad Infinity for Asus Transformer Prime?

Apple refuses to carry eBook that mentions Amazon

. Apple's (AAPL) digital stores - App Store, iTunes, iBooks - are known for their strict policies and painful approval processes; even the slightest error can get an author's work barred from the company's ecosystem. In a rather frightening story, author Holly Lisle, who is known for her online writing guides, described her recent conflict with Apple. Lisle's latest book, “How To Think Sideways Lesson 6: How To Discover (Or Create) Your Story's Market,” was rejected from the Cupertino-based company's iBook store because it contained “live links” to an Amazon (AMZN) website.

Boy Genius Report , Apple refuses to carry eBook that mentions Amazon, Apple refuses to carry eBook that mentions Amazon

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note will be out on August 8 for $249.99

Interestingly enough, it looks like one rumored release date for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note was true after all. The magenta carrier just announced that the phone / tablet hybrid device (let's just call it a phablet) will become available on August 8. It's not cheap, though. You'll need to pony up no less than $249.99 for the privilege of getting a phablet that will only be ‘current' for a couple of months tops – since its successor, the Galaxy Note 2, is expected to be unveiled next month. Furthermore, that price is after a $50 mail-in rebate.

Of course, TMo also has the ‘value' plans.

Unwired View , T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note will be out on August 8 for $249.99, T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note will be out on August 8 for $249.99

LG launches in Korea its first set of 3D Games dedicated to its Smart TVs

LG announced this morning the launch of its first series of 3D Games designed for its 3D Smart TV and its Wireless Joystick. The Games, adapted from smartphone version includes Air Penguin, Frisbee Forever, Downhill Bowlling2, Burn City and Diversion.



Akihabara News , LG launches in Korea its first set of 3D Games dedicated to its Smart TVs, LG launches in Korea its first set of 3D Games dedicated to its Smart TVs

EA believes that the freemium model is the future

If you have been gaming for a while now, you've probably noticed that games have started adopting the freemium model. In case you're wondering what that is, the freemium model is where games are free to play, but players will instead pay the developer by buying in-game items or perks using real money. This could potentially lead to the developer earning more than they would if they had sold the game at a fixed price, but this model is also one that might not sit well with gamers who'd rather pay a flat fee and be granted access to everything. EA on the other hand seems to think that the freemium model is the future.

Ubergizmo , EA believes that the freemium model is the future, EA believes that the freemium model is the future

Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon is now free on contract

A Samsung Galaxy Nexus for $350 off-contract is quite a deal, but Verizon users who don't mind signing a new 2-year contract can get it for free. Don't go to Verizon's web site though, as it still lists the phone at $99 with contract. Instead, head over to Best Buy or Amazon - they both offer the purebred droid for free.

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M2M player Arkessa chooses Telecloud the data centre Cloud

- Telehouse and KDDI provide a private Cloud solution for machine-to-machine sector -London - Arkessa, a major technology provider within the machine-to-machine (M2M) sector, has turned to leading global data centre provider, Telehouse along with its telecom and ICT parent company KDDI to design and build a virtualised private Cloud platform within their London data centres.  KDDI’s Cloud architects designed an infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) solution that is capable of supporting the growth of the business, allowing Arkessa to focus on developing and building its portfolio of innovative solutions and customer relations.

Press Release Distribution , M2M player Arkessa chooses Telecloud the data centre Cloud, M2M player Arkessa chooses Telecloud the data centre Cloud

Mazda piggybacks on Ford Escape recall with 215,000 Tribute models of its own

A day after Ford issued a recall of 485,000 Escape crossovers from its 2001-2004 model years, Mazda has reportedly issued its own for the 215,000 examples of its Tribute, the Escape's mechanical twin. While it's the same engine configuration being recalled, the 3.0-liter V6 with cruise control, there is a difference in the recalls: Mazda is recalling 2002-2006 and 2008 model year Tributes, three more years of production than the Escape (the Tribute wasn't made in 2007).

Autoblog , Mazda piggybacks on Ford Escape recall with 215,000 Tribute models of its own, Mazda piggybacks on Ford Escape recall with 215,000 Tribute models of its own

Motorola Xoom WiFi's Jelly Bean upgrade arriving for regular users

It looks like that test period was pretty short, as many Motorola Xoom WiFi owners who aren't in the select test group are reporting receiving OTA updates to Android 4.1.1 on their tablets. That makes the Xoom the first 10-inch tablet to see Jelly Bean, and the first around these parts officially rocking it without Nexus in the nametag. We've already seen a changelog so assuming you have one of the slates, it's probably time to mash that check for updates button.

Engadget , Motorola Xoom WiFi's Jelly Bean upgrade arriving for regular users, Motorola Xoom WiFi's Jelly Bean upgrade arriving for regular users

Samsung's ChatON updated with Olympic Buddy and several new features

ChatON , ‘s instant messaging client, has just been updated with new features. has released the new version just in time for the London Olympics. So, if you're in London right now with your Android device, version 1.9.5 for now has a nifty Olympic Buddy feature that will keep you updated with game schedules, breaking news, and medal tables. Other new features will include a -talkie feature, skin/ bubble download, typing status, image zoom-in/ out, a new logo, ability to edit buddy names, and a couple of minor bug fixes.

Ubergizmo , Samsung's ChatON updated with Olympic Buddy and several new features, Samsung's ChatON updated with Olympic Buddy and several new features

2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport gets early Facebook reveal

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport has arrived. Lexus won't be officially unwrapping its new flagship until next Monday, July 30, but the automaker has decided to reveal this single image of the car early via its Facebook page. Surprised about the new sedan's design. Neither are we. Lexus' new design language is fully present here on the LS, complete with the large spindle grille found on, well, nearly every other model in its lineup.

2DayBlog.com , 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport gets early Facebook reveal, 2013 Lexus LS 460 F Sport gets early Facebook reveal

Extra footage of record-setting Yates electric plane flight shows power loss, dramatic deadstick landing (video)

We've chronicled Flight of the Century founder and CEO Chip Yates' record-breaking 202.6MPH flight in his Long-ESA EV craft before. What we didn't quite touch on, however, is the power loss Yates' aircraft suffered after earning that electric plane speed record. Now Yates has released new video of the flight, which includes the moment his aircraft breaks the record, the ensuing power loss and his dramatic deadstick landing. That smile you see in the photo up there is the smile of a man who just made history and is also happy to be alive. Hey, we're glad he's safe, too.

Engadget , Extra footage of record-setting Yates electric plane flight shows power loss, dramatic deadstick landing (video), Extra footage of record-setting Yates electric plane flight shows power loss, dramatic deadstick landing (video)

ActivIdentity 4TRESS Now Delivers Granular Authentication Controls To Help Solve Bring-Your-Own-Device Problem

Enterprise & Financial Institutions See Immediate Benefits from Increased Risk Mitigation and Flexibility across All Major Mobile Operating SystemsActivIdentity®, part of HID Global®, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the latest version of its 4TRESS products offer the most granular level of control on the market for organisations aiming to enforce not only which operating systems (OS) and which soft tokens are used, but also which soft token version.

Press Release Distribution , ActivIdentity 4TRESS Now Delivers Granular Authentication Controls To Help Solve Bring-Your-Own-Device Problem, ActivIdentity 4TRESS Now Delivers Granular Authentication Controls To Help Solve Bring-Your-Own-Device Problem

Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE

Don Ince knows a famous bike when he sees one. The guy has committed a rash of celebrity VINs to memory, and spends plenty of time looking over local motorcycle listings for vintage Husqvarna machines with famous pasts. While he has a soft spot for bikes owned by Steve McQueen, he recently came across something a little different. A local Craigslist ad served up this 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler with an interesting pedigree. Registration papers showed the bike once found itself in the care of Kenneth R.


Autoblog , Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE, Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE

Gresso introduces Cruiser Air Black, charges $1700 for it

The new exclusive luxury phone from Gresso might get some heads turning with its $1,700 price tag, but it definitely won't be winning many fans with its specs sheet. The Cruiser Air Black will be sporting a 2 inch, 240x320 pixel display capable of showing 256K colors, and 2MP camera alongside 30MB of onboard storage expandable via microSD slot (limited to 2 GB). The unit runs on Series S40, and works on a triple-band GSM network with class 32 GPRS and EDGE support.

GSM Arena , Gresso introduces Cruiser Air Black, charges $1700 for it, Gresso introduces Cruiser Air Black, charges $1700 for it

AT&T lights up LTE network in a few more markets, expands coverage in others

It'll likely be a really, really good while before AT&T catches Verizon in the race towards becoming the largest LTE network in the States. Still, you can't blame the Rethink Possible outfit for doing what it's supposed to - even if it only means rolling out the "true 4G" in small chunks. As of today, though, AT&T's flipping the switch on its Long Term Evolution waves in places like Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the Worcester, area. Meanwhile, the company also announced it's improving LTE coverage in other vicinities around Massachusetts, Greater Baltimore as well as the Washington, D.C. region.

Engadget , AT&T lights up LTE network in a few more markets, expands coverage in others, AT&T lights up LTE network in a few more markets, expands coverage in others

Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE

Don Ince knows a famous bike when he sees one. The guy has committed a rash of celebrity VINs to memory, and spends plenty of time looking over local motorcycle listings for vintage Husqvarna machines with famous pasts. While he has a soft spot for bikes owned by Steve McQueen, he recently came across something a little different. A local Craigslist ad served up this 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler with an interesting pedigree. Registration papers showed the bike once found itself in the care of Kenneth R.


Autoblog , Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE, Jim Morrison's 1968 Honda 305 Scrambler was found on Craigslist *UPDATE

Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?

It looks as if the gesture-sensitive interface for the Cadillac Cue infotainment system is just the beginning of gesture integration in our vehicles. Wired reports that Microsoft is already investigating ways to incorporate technology lifted from its Xbox Kinect. Likewise, Harman has unveiled a new system that recognizes both hand and facial cues to control various cabin features. Drivers can reportedly use eye blinks to turn the stereo on, tilt their heads to turn up the volume and even tap the steering wheel to skip songs.

Autoblog , Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?, Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?

NVIDIA throws support behind Miracast as wireless display standard

TI may have blazed the trail, but today NVIDIA has announced that it'll support Miracast as an integral part of its Tegra mobile platform. If you'll recall, Miracast is a creation of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which aims to create a new standard for wireless displays by way of a reference specification and certification program.

Engadget , NVIDIA throws support behind Miracast as wireless display standard, NVIDIA throws support behind Miracast as wireless display standard

Huawei outs MediaPad 7 Lite with Ice Cream Sandwich, doesn't tell us when it's coming

Yesterday, we heard Huawei's 1H 2012 numbers had turned out positive for the most part — which, of course, were helped in large part by having those rather popular Ascend D1 and P1 up for grabs in the China region. Now, it may or may not be in hopes of a better second half, but the Chinese outfit's just very quietly taken the wraps off of its newest tablet: the MediaPad 7 Lite.

2DayBlog.com , Huawei outs MediaPad 7 Lite with Ice Cream Sandwich, doesn't tell us when it's coming, Huawei outs MediaPad 7 Lite with Ice Cream Sandwich, doesn't tell us when it's coming

Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?

It looks as if the gesture-sensitive interface for the Cadillac Cue infotainment system is just the beginning of gesture integration in our vehicles. Wired reports that Microsoft is already investigating ways to incorporate technology lifted from its Xbox Kinect. Likewise, Harman has unveiled a new system that recognizes both hand and facial cues to control various cabin features. Drivers can reportedly use eye blinks to turn the stereo on, tilt their heads to turn up the volume and even tap the steering wheel to skip songs.

Autoblog , Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?, Hand gesture controls coming to a car near you?

Social media shunned by CIOs as 67% block Facebook

London, Wednesday 25 July 2012 - European CIOs are shunning the benefits of social media for business, reveals a study from Easynet and Ipanema Technologies. CIOs risk alienating customers, creating ineffective marketing strategies, demotivating staff and eliminating their competitive edge by not embracing social media.

Press Release Distribution , Social media shunned by CIOs as 67% block Facebook, Social media shunned by CIOs as 67% block Facebook

Ultima Forever reinvents Ultima world, says Bioware

Did you play Ultima – any version of it, in the past. It proved to be one of the more absorbing single player experiences where RPGs were concerned, and it is nice to see a company like Bioware take interest in the relatively huge back catalog of history of Ultima by announcing that they will be reinventing the Ultima universe by working on Ultima Forever. Bioware has already been working with Richard Garriott's aged Ultima 4 intellectual property in order to develop a brand new entry in EA's expanding collection of free-to-play titles.

Ubergizmo , Ultima Forever reinvents Ultima world, says Bioware, Ultima Forever reinvents Ultima world, says Bioware

ARM sees earnings surge 23 percent, tests forecasters' patience

Just when financial boffins expected ARM's consistent double-digit growth to slow-down, the company has beaten their projections with a 23 percent rise in pre-tax profit. It made £66.5 million ($103 million) in profit from £129.8 million in revenue from its numerous chip design licensees.

Engadget , ARM sees earnings surge 23 percent, tests forecasters' patience, ARM sees earnings surge 23 percent, tests forecasters' patience

Audi reveals refreshed 2013 R8 lineup (video)

It's hard to believe that Audi launched the R8 a full seven years ago. Since that time, the automaker has kept the two-seat sports car fresh with several changes including the addition of the roofless Spyder, an optional V10 and the sportier GT model, but now Audi has determined that it's finally time for the model's first full-on refresh. Today, Audi revealed the revamped 2013 R8 lineup, highlighted by subtle styling changes, a seven-speed S-tronic transmission (no more dreadful R-tronic!) and a new flagship V10 Plus model.




Autoblog , Audi reveals refreshed 2013 R8 lineup (video), Audi reveals refreshed 2013 R8 lineup (video)

Hackers publish 11 million gamer passwords online

. A user at password-hacking forum Inside Pro earlier this month published a half-gigabyte file that contained as many as 11 million passwords collected from users at the popular German gaming site Gamigo, Forbes reports.

Boy Genius Report , Hackers publish 11 million gamer passwords online, Hackers publish 11 million gamer passwords online

IBM cluster powers Murchison Widefield Array's radio telescope, answers mysteries of the universe faster than ever (video)

Radio telescope operators have as much of a problem coping with the avalanche of data as getting that information in the first place. The Victoria University of Wellington is all too aware and is leaning on IBM for a powerful (if very tongue-tying) iDataPlex compute cluster to sift through the deluge at the upcoming Murchison Widefield Array. Combined, the 4,096 array antennas probing deep space and solar atmospherics will have the Xeon-based cluster tackling signal data to the tune of 8GB per second, and about 50TB per day - that's a Nexus 7's worth of astronomy faster than you can sneeze, folks.

Engadget , IBM cluster powers Murchison Widefield Array's radio telescope, answers mysteries of the universe faster than ever (video), IBM cluster powers Murchison Widefield Array's radio telescope, answers mysteries of the universe faster than ever (video)

Chrysler considering $200M investment to boost Pentastar V6 production

The Pentastar V6 has been Chrysler's magic bullet as of late, combining solid power and impressive fuel efficiency. The do-all powerplant has found its way into a just about any Chrysler Group vehicle with an engine bay to accept it. Jeep and Journey alike have enjoyed the benefits of the dual-overhead cam 3.6-liter mill. Chrysler is pondering an investment of $200 million into its Detroit Mack I facility to increase Pentastar production. Meanwhile, Chrysler plans to halt production of the aging 3.7-liter V6 at the Mack II facility.

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OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th

. Apple (AAPL) has announced that Mac users can buy an upgrade to the new OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store on Wednesday for $19.99. Apple has posted a complete how-to guide on its website for anyone with an eligible computer who wants to upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion.

Boy Genius Report , OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th, OS X Mountain Lion release scheduled for Wednesday July 25th

Apple secures multitouch-related patent dating back to 1995 from inventor

Apple has come into possession of a number of patents owned by Canadian inventor Timothy R. Pryor in recent years (see the More Coverage link below for a few examples), and it's just today been granted another that's particularly interesting. Described rather broadly as a "method for providing human input to a computer," the patent (filed in July of 2009) is a continuation of one dating all the way back to 1995, and appears to cover some fairly basic multitouch-related functions.

Engadget , Apple secures multitouch-related patent dating back to 1995 from inventor, Apple secures multitouch-related patent dating back to 1995 from inventor

Box shares the app love with Windows Phone, hopes SkyDrive doesn't get special treatment

Up until now, Box.net (otherwise simply known as Box) had been quietly snubbing the Windows Phone platform altogether, but today's the day the cloud service finally ports its storage and sharing goods to Redmond's mobile OS. As far as the app goes, Box is keeping things relatively simple - much like on iOS and Android - but adding a few tweaks to fit nicely alongside that Metro UI, including tidbits like pinning tiles to the Start screen for viewing updates on files. Of course, you'll also be able to manage your content straight from the application, as well as locking any docs with a passcode in case "paranoia" is your middle name.

Engadget , Box shares the app love with Windows Phone, hopes SkyDrive doesn't get special treatment, Box shares the app love with Windows Phone, hopes SkyDrive doesn't get special treatment

DJ Shadow – first artist to get paid by BitTorrent

While BitTorrent usually isn't synonymous with legitimate music downloads, it looks like things are about to change. According to reports online, BitTorrent is now being used to distribute original music starting with a turntablist known as DJ Shadow. Every time someone downloads a free torrent of his tracks and installs the bundled software, he and the developer of the software will earn some revenue. Details of the revenue sharing weren't released, but this legitimate way of distributing music could be the first of many deals BitTorrent makes with artists in the music industry.

Ubergizmo , DJ Shadow â€" first artist to get paid by BitTorrent, DJ Shadow â€" first artist to get paid by BitTorrent

2012 BMW M135i

M Performance Makes Another Case For Itself. Here is a sign that (1) BMW is still intent on having fun with its ultimate driving machines and (2) it realized quickly that it got it wrong on the 1 Series hatchback redesign and needed to dress it up, literally, to save face. Whatever the justification for its existence, this M135i three-door hatch is as close to outrageously fantastic as the recently decommissioned 1M Coupe.










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