NewVoiceMedia Foundation, GivingVoice, partners with The Brain Tumour Charity to support the fight against brain tumours

NewVoiceMedia is increasing its corporate giving through an innovative partnership with The Brain Tumour Charity, formally known as Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, to support the charity and raise awareness of Brain Tumours.NewVoiceMedia's charitable activities are encompassed within GivingVoice, allowing every employee two days per year to work on volunteering projects. For this project, members of the NewVoiceMedia team donated their volunteering days to the charity.

Press Release Distribution , NewVoiceMedia Foundation, GivingVoice, partners with The Brain Tumour Charity to support the fight against brain tumours, NewVoiceMedia Foundation, GivingVoice, partners with The Brain Tumour Charity to support the fight against brain tumours

Alt-week 8.25.12: robotic noses, Nodosaurs and Space X launches again

Alt-week peels back the covers on some of the more curious sci-tech stories from the last seven days. All good things come to and end, they say. Thankfully, most bad things do, too. So while the rest of the world of tech is dealing with the fallout, and possible implications of patent law, over here in the wild party that is Alt, we're fist pumping at all the awesome weekly sci-tech fodder. For example, we've got a robo-nose that can sniff out nasties in the air, a 110-million-year-old footprint found in NASA's back yard, and not one, but two space stories to reflect on.




Engadget , Alt-week 8.25.12: robotic noses, Nodosaurs and Space X launches again, Alt-week 8.25.12: robotic noses, Nodosaurs and Space X launches again

Majority of smartphone users rarely exceed 2GB of data every month, according to recent survey

There was quite a bit of fuss kicked up when carriers started to end unlimited data plans as this meant that users who used a lot of data had to pay for overages. Usually this resulted in highly expensive bills as charges for over-the-limit data can be quite expensive. That being said, a recent survey conducted by NPD has revealed that a vast majority of smartphone users rarely exceeded 2GB of data usage per month, and at the same time discovering that amongst all the carriers, T-Mobile users were considered to be the most "data hungry" with 11% of its subscribers using more than 3GB a month.

Ubergizmo , Majority of smartphone users rarely exceed 2GB of data every month, according to recent survey, Majority of smartphone users rarely exceed 2GB of data every month, according to recent survey

Facebook reportedly forcing employees to suffer with its own shoddy Android app

. Give Facebook (FB) some credit: The company can seemingly admit when it has screwed up. And now that it has made some much-needed improvements to the Facebook mobile app for iOS, it is now turning its attention to fixing the Facebook Android app as well.

Boy Genius Report , Facebook reportedly forcing employees to suffer with its own shoddy Android app, Facebook reportedly forcing employees to suffer with its own shoddy Android app

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 launched in India as Galaxy Note 800

Not long after being released in the US and the UK, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is now available in India, too. It has a different name there, though: Galaxy Note 800. Samsung India's eStore is currently offering only the white, 3G-capable version of the Note 800, for 38,500 INR (about $695).

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Microsoft updates its 25-year-old logo

Microsoft is hoping to reinvent the desktop experience with Windows 8 and its Modern UI. The OS represents a massive change in the traditional desktop user interface, and it looks like Redmond is looking to give itself a little makeover, too. Microsoft today unveiled a brand new corporate logo. This is the first major Microsoft logo change in the company's history.

2DayBlog.com , Microsoft updates its 25-year-old logo, Microsoft updates its 25-year-old logo

South Korean court rules Apple infringed on two Samsung patents, fines it $35k; Samsung gets hit too

We have yet another twist in the worldwide patent battle between electronics giants Apple and Samsung, as the Wall Street Journal and Reutersreport a Seoul court has ruled in favor of the latter when it came to two patents in a case on its home turf. While it decided that Apple had infringed on two Samsung patents, it also found that Samsung had returned the favor on Apple's "bounceback" design patent, but not on another regarding icon design resulting in damages of about $22,000 Samsung.

Engadget , South Korean court rules Apple infringed on two Samsung patents, fines it $35k; Samsung gets hit too, South Korean court rules Apple infringed on two Samsung patents, fines it $35k; Samsung gets hit too

Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)

We're still a ways away from the official debut of Windows 8 hardware, but given its impending release, there's plenty of software being cooked up for the new OS with a split personality. Cyberlink, best known for its ubiquitous PowerDVD software, is among those preparing for Win8's tablet assault with some touch-optimized video editing software. Called PowerDirector, it'll be available on Windows 8 launch day and will retail for around 10 to 15 bucks as a standalone app in the Windows Store - should you spring for the full version of PowerDirector, the finger-friendly version's free.

Engadget , Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on), Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)

Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems

Despite what some media outlets are saying, the long list of questions and answers about the Fisker Karma now floating around (and available below) is not a leaked document. Instead, it is part of Fisker's ongoing customer service operations, Roger Ormisher, Fisker's head PR director, told AutoblogGreen. The Q&A is the result of Fisker's ongoing town hall meetings it holds via telephone with customers, where "we discuss everything that's going on with the car." The questions are collected, answers written down and then the list is sent out to all Karma owners, he said.

Autoblog , Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems, Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems

Why Apple is a better company for most people…

. It's just easier to come out and say it, right. Well, it's not like anyone that reads what I write here on BGR, or on Twitter, or Facebook, or speaks to me, or watches me, could have been unclear about the fact that I love Apple (AAPL) as a company.

Boy Genius Report , Why Apple is a better company for most people…, Why Apple is a better company for most people…

Pentax X-5 digital camera

Now, the Pentax X-5 is not a four wheel drive that is meant to compete against the likes of BMW's similar namesake, but rather, this is a digital camera that harks back to the good old days of Pentax's design schematics, and yet packs in the modern technology that you would have expected. Sporting a versatile 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor, it will also be accompanied by a powerful 26X super-telephoto zoom lens in addition to the convenience of a tiltable LCD monitor.

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The Instacube is a gadget that will let you stream Instagram photos

While creating hipster-like photos with Instagram might not be for everyone, there are some people out there who follow Instagram feeds as some would with Facebook or Twitter feeds. If you're such a person or if you know someone like that, then the Instacube could make the perfect gift. Boiling it down to its essence, the Instacube is basically a digital photo frame, although the main difference is that instead of streaming photos from a plugged in memory card, it will instead display photos from Instagram, allowing users to view a stream of photos from any feed on Instagram or follow a particular hashtag.

Ubergizmo , The Instacube is a gadget that will let you stream Instagram photos, The Instacube is a gadget that will let you stream Instagram photos

Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning

With most of the great outdoors pretty well mapped within an inch of its life, indoors is the final navigation frontier. Today Nokia has announced "In-Location" an alliance of 22 companies with the goal of driving innovation in this area. Names on the list include Broadcom, Samsung, Sony Mobile and Qualcomm, but there are some notable exceptions. The technologies mentioned include Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi, which we've already started to see being explored, and members are encouraged to share data of their own existing pilots.

Engadget , Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning, Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning

New iPhone USB cable with smaller dock connector leaked?

I guess with the number of rumors that have circulated concerning the new iPhone which has been deemed to arrive this coming September, it would not hurt at all to have yet another rumor hit the news wires, right. We are talking about a redesigned dock connector that comes in a smaller form factor, and the image above was a photo which circulated on Twitter courtesy of a certain Jack Yao who happens to work at China-based accessory vendor Veister.

Ubergizmo , New iPhone USB cable with smaller dock connector leaked?, New iPhone USB cable with smaller dock connector leaked?

ASUS X301A 13.3-Inch Notebook

ASUS has also unveiled their latest 13.3-inch notebook called the X301A. Powered by a 2.30GHz Intel Pentium B970 processor, the system packs a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, an Intel HM70 Express Chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam, an SD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The X301A will hit the market from August 23rd for 49,800 Yen (about $634).

TechFresh , ASUS X301A 13.3-Inch Notebook, ASUS X301A 13.3-Inch Notebook

Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle

Thought Olympus only made one camera named after a writing implement. Meet the Stylus SP-820UZ, announced alongside the less romantically titled SP-720UZ and the SZ-14 DX bundle. The Stylus (the only one we're expecting to see in the US) comes with a 14-megapixel CMOS tied to the same image engine you'll find inside the company's desirable PEN series. It's ideal for crazy cat people, since it comes with a Pet-face detection mode to ensure your hilarious cheezburger submissions are perfectly focused, and it's even got a series of magic filters to jazz 'em up further.

Engadget , Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle, Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle

House Republicans urge White House to delay 2017-2025 fuel economy standards

Representatives from the Republican Party have asked President Obama to delay pushing through strict new automotive fuel economy regulations. The trio of top GOP legislators consists of auto dealer Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania, Jim Jordan (also of PA) and House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa of California (pictured). The three legislators are calling for further review of the 2017-2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets. According to a report by The Detroit News, Issa says "Higher fuel efficiency standards is a goal I share – but not at the expense of consumer safety.".

Autoblog , House Republicans urge White House to delay 2017-2025 fuel economy standards, House Republicans urge White House to delay 2017-2025 fuel economy standards

Infiniti recalls JX over gas gauge issue

The 2013 Infiniti JX just went on sale this summer, but it's already experiencing some growing pains. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall for the all-new JX today for an issue that could leave drivers stranded. This recall, which begins on September 4, affects early JX models built between February 15 and June 22. That amounts to 7,842 units – through July, Infiniti has sold 9,724 JX models in total.
Infiniti's new luxury three-row crossover is being recalled due to a problem with a fuel line that can block the fuel level float that could yield an incorrect reading on the fuel gauge.

Autoblog , Infiniti recalls JX over gas gauge issue, Infiniti recalls JX over gas gauge issue

Calix to Acquire Fiber Access Assets from Ericsson; Companies Sign Global Reseller Agreement

Partnership will bring Calix Unified Access systems and software to communications service providers worldwidePETALUMA, CA - August 22, 2012 - Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Calix will acquire Ericsson’s fiber access assets.

Press Release Distribution , Calix to Acquire Fiber Access Assets from Ericsson; Companies Sign Global Reseller Agreement, Calix to Acquire Fiber Access Assets from Ericsson; Companies Sign Global Reseller Agreement

Sennheiser boasts anti-counterfeit efforts, unveils new authentication technologies

You know Sennheiser's pissed when it holds a press conference just to talk about its anti-counterfeit efforts. In Guangzhou yesterday, the German audio company brought along two executives to debut its new authentication technologies on its retail packaging: a shiny Tesa PrioSpot authenticity label plus a "fool-proof" online look-up system. For the former, President of Corporate Services Volker Batels claims it's treated as securely as one would with cash money, in the sense that it has many visible and invisible features.










Engadget , Sennheiser boasts anti-counterfeit efforts, unveils new authentication technologies, Sennheiser boasts anti-counterfeit efforts, unveils new authentication technologies

Intel brings Medfield to Russia with the MegaFon Mint

The Intel-powered mobile machine has been slowly picking up pace this year. Now, the chip-maker has signed up a new partner in the form of Russian operator MegaFon. So, it looks like we might see another (and we must say familiar looking) network-branded Android Medfield phone in the form of the MegaFon Mint. The spec-sheet, again, poses no surprises, with the same 1.6GHz Z2460 chip 1GB of RAM, 4-inch screen and 8-megapixel camera only further enhancing the sense of deja vu.

Engadget , Intel brings Medfield to Russia with the MegaFon Mint, Intel brings Medfield to Russia with the MegaFon Mint

Bowling Green suspends tours ahead of next-gen Corvette production

If you want a tour of the Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, or if you want to pick up your brand-new car there, you have until September 14 to make it happen. After that, according to a report in The Detroit News, the factory will close to retool for production of the next-generation Corvette, the C7.

Autoblog , Bowling Green suspends tours ahead of next-gen Corvette production, Bowling Green suspends tours ahead of next-gen Corvette production

VW labor boss says 12 brands are enough, doesn't want to acquire Proton

The friction between Volkswagen and Proton continues, but this time it's coming from Germany, not Malaysia. The two firms have talked about some sort of partnership, or VW buying Proton outright, intermittently going back to 2005. In 2007 a partnership was nixed after a year of talks, then in 2010 after more talks a partnership was nixed again. The landscape has changed since then, with Malaysian firm DRB-Hicom taking control Proton and buying out the Malaysian government's stake.

Autoblog , VW labor boss says 12 brands are enough, doesn't want to acquire Proton, VW labor boss says 12 brands are enough, doesn't want to acquire Proton

Nikon Coolpix S800c hands-on: a closer look at the Android camera (video)

It was only hours ago when Nikon officially unveiled the Coolpix S800c, but we've already laid our hands on this eccentric device. As you've probably already heard, the main selling point here is that said "smart camera" is powered by a slick (and near-vanilla) Android 2.3.3 with Google services, so with the built-in WiFi, you can upload your 16-megapixel images or 1080p videos straight to your various social networks or other cloud services. Or you can, if you're in the mood, just play Angry Birds on the S800c, but that 1,050mAh battery might not be ideal for prolonged entertainment.








Engadget , Nikon Coolpix S800c hands-on: a closer look at the Android camera (video), Nikon Coolpix S800c hands-on: a closer look at the Android camera (video)

iPhone 4, I choose you!

What you see above is cited to be an extremely rare example of an iPhone 4 prototype that is currently on sale on eBay for a cool $4,500 as its starting bid, although those who do not want anyone else to challenge for it can “Buy It Now” for a cool ten grand. This iPhone 4 prototype/tester unit is said to be extremely limited in numbers, and had never seen the light on eBay as claimed by the seller. Sporting 32GB of storage space, the special back is clamped onto the body sans screws at the bottom.

Ubergizmo , iPhone 4, I choose you!, iPhone 4, I choose you!

Klipsch Image X7i is the company's first ceramic headphones

If you're in the market for a new set of headphones, then perhaps Klipsch might have something for you with their recently announced Image X7i headphones. These will be the first ever ceramic headphones built by Klipsch and will set you back $200. Designed to help accentuate the lows, mids and highs coming from your music/videos, they also come with a seal on the buds which helps to cancel noise coming from the outside, although active noise cancelling headphones might be more of an interest to you if noise cancellation is a pretty big deal for you.

Ubergizmo , Klipsch Image X7i is the company's first ceramic headphones, Klipsch Image X7i is the company's first ceramic headphones

Rare iPhone prototype hits eBay, branded with 'deathstar' test logo

While our thoughts on all things iPhone may be focused elsewhere, an unusual Apple prototype of its fourth phone iteration has caught our attention on eBay. On the back, you can see the same curious logo spied on experimental hardware as far back as February 2010 and as 9to5Mac notes, it doesn't pack the screws along the bottom edge, making itever so slightly different to the final model. The phone (model number N90AP) also runs Apple's software testing framework, Switchboard, which is still happily ticking along on this particular prototype.





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LG 84-inch UDTV unveiled to the world, pockets rage and burn

So you think that Blu-ray discs with their resolution count as well as your Full HD TV make quite a pair when it comes to a feast for the eyes. Think again – especially when LG has just introduced what they deem to be the first 84-inch Ultra Definition (UD) 3D TV in the South Korean market (and presumably, the world as well). The LG UD 3D TV will be part of the company's response to growing consumer demand that have an insatiable appetite, and are always on the lookout for larger and more immersive home TVs. Just what does the LG UD 3D TV deliver.

Ubergizmo , LG 84-inch UDTV unveiled to the world, pockets rage and burn, LG 84-inch UDTV unveiled to the world, pockets rage and burn

Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A arrives at the FCC

What you see above are images that hail from FCC's archives, featuring the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A, where it was captured by the good people over at Wireless Goodness. This 7″ tablet market does seem to be a popular one, what with the Google Nexus 7 which was manufactured by Asus being one of the more decent non-Apple tablets out there right now.

Ubergizmo , Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A arrives at the FCC, Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A arrives at the FCC