LG G Pad 8.3 official with full HD display

Just a few days ago we were teased with an official video about the unannounced LG G Pad 8.3. Now, we've got the official announcement to go along. LG has issued a press release about the 8.3 inch tablet which will debut at IFA in Germany next month. LG is touting the G Pad 8.3 as tablet small enough for one-handed operation but with premium features usually reserved for larger tablets, like an HD screen with 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution and 1.7GHz quad core processor.

The “G Pad” name fits in nicely with LG's other premium “G” offerings, including the LG G2 and LG G Pro smartphones.


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US faces constant Labor Day-like traffic in coming decades

With Labor Day weekend upon our American readers, many of you have probably loaded up your vehicles for the last road trip of the summer. But with Labor Day weekend comes traffic. Lots and lots of traffic. And while the Labor Day scrum is generally as bad as things get for the year, a study by the US Travel Association reports that a number of freeways across the country are in danger of heavily increased traffic levels becoming the new normal.

Autoblog , US faces constant Labor Day-like traffic in coming decades, US faces constant Labor Day-like traffic in coming decades

GM says hybrid Corvette no laughing matter

When Mark Reuss was in LA recently, he sat down to have a few words with the scribes at the Los Angeles Times. When the issue of a hybrid Corvette came up, Reuss answered with "Don't laugh." The General Motors president is a complete fan of the possibility, calling it "attractive" and "really fun," believing it would improve GM expertise and that "people would love it.". Naturally, the president being supportive of an idea doesn't give indication that a hybrid Corvette is on the way.

Autoblog , GM says hybrid Corvette no laughing matter, GM says hybrid Corvette no laughing matter

Can the government mechanically force you to wear your seatbelt?

The National Highway Traffic Administration is considering the use of ignition interlocks in vehicles that would require the seatbelts of occupied seats to be fastened in order to drive the car, Automotive News reports, four decades after Congress moved to prevent manufacturers from installing them in cars sold in the US market. Following a transportation bill passed last year that lift some of the restrictions on seatbelt interlocks, automakers such as BMW are considering the benefits of using them in future cars. Now, before you go crying about your lost freedom, keep reading.

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Omnico Group launches fastest range of all-in-one point of sale systems

The retail technology provider brings three brand new units for retail and hospitality businesses30th August, 2013 – Omnico Group, the global retail technology provider, has revealed a new range of all-in-one  point of sale (PoS) systems: the Digipos A Series.

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ZF announces new GenShock energy-recovery suspension

It's only a matter of time before cars' suspensions become a part of the electric power-regeneration process (similar to regenerative braking), and that time is coming very soon courtesy of ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Levant Power Corp. Levant Power has been developing what it calls GenShock-technology, the first active suspension system with the ability to recapture energy, and ZF has entered a partnership with the Massachusetts-based company to build it. The active dampers employ a new type of valve technology to regulate the flow of oil in the shocks, which is the basis for the active and regenerative characteristics.

Autoblog , ZF announces new GenShock energy-recovery suspension, ZF announces new GenShock energy-recovery suspension

Samsung Galaxy Gear Accompanying App Screenshots Leaked

It was only a couple of days ago when Samsung basically confirmed that the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear smart watch will be making their debut at IFA 2013 at Samsung's 4th September press event. While the smart watch's alleged specifications have since been leaked, @evleaks has since posted a couple of screenshots of the upcoming accompanying app for the device. According to the screenshot, it seems that a smartphone device, presumably one of Samsung's Galaxy series, will be used to control the smart watch and manage some of its features.

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Cheaper Galaxy Note III with LCD and 8MP cam is in the works

The latest rumors coming from Korea suggest Samsung is trying to lower the cost of the Galaxy Note III phablet for the emerging markets by replacing some internals with cheaper components. To achieve a price cut, the Galaxy Note III will lose the Super AMOLED screen in favor of a regular LCD unit plus the camera will be downgraded to an 8MP one. Thanks to those sacrifices, Samsung will be able to launch the Galaxy Note III phablet at a cheaper price point in the emerging markets.

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New Odyssey ads feature Honda Vac, star power

Honda has released a string of new ads highlighting its refreshed, 2014 Odyssey minivan. While the Japanese brand hasn't started bragging about attaining the first Top Safety Pick+ for minivans, it's all too happy to brag about another first - the world's first van with a built-in vacuum cleaner. In three spots, anthropomorphic children's rubbish discusses the merits of the new minivan, only to be sucked up by the built-in vacuum, which is only available in the top-end Touring Elite model. There's also quite a bit of star power floating around for those that watch a lot of TV.

Autoblog , New Odyssey ads feature Honda Vac, star power, New Odyssey ads feature Honda Vac, star power

Are you happy in your job? Find out here!

Take part and get your own free report!(Oxford, August 29th 2013) The iOpener Institute for People and Performance, the specialist workforce performance consultancy, is compiling a global index of organizations with the happiest employees.If you take the short survey (which is completely anonymous) you’ll immediately get a free report comparing your Happiness at Work against iOpener Institute’s global database.  Please remember to say which organization you work for.  The survey can be found at http://bit.ly/1bWL9fy.

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Kcom helps bring a slice of history into the 21st century

Grade II listed building now fit for global communication and collaboration29 August 2013: The Department for International Development (DFID) has transformed a Grade II listed building into modern working offices, whilst preserving a slice of British history.DFID is the government department that leads the UK’s fight against world poverty. The department recently relocated its London office from rented premises in Victoria to Whitehall.

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Sony Xperia Z1 leaks in high-res live photos

Sony Xperia Z1, previously rumored as Honami, is one of the regulars in our news section lately. We already know so many things about the gadget that we wonder if Sony will have any surprises left for us at the official announcement next week. Anyway, today's leak brings us something we haven't seen so far - the Sony Xperia Z1 in good quality high-resolution photos. No more blurry cams!

The Sony Xperia Z1 is expected to feature a 5x1080p display and to run on a Snapdragon 800 chipset.







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Unknown HTC leaks, 4-inch WVGA display and slim profile in tow

An unknown HTC smartphone has leaked today via two photos. The device looks nothing we've seen so far from HTC and is very slim. As the rumor has it the phone will pack a 4" or so WVGA display, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, a 5MP rear and a 1.3MP front camera. There is no word on the processor, connectivity or Android version.

The final piece if info in this rumor is the smartphone's price - $210. Since the leak source is Chinese, we guess China will be the first market to get it and the phone will probably support dual-SIM.

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Lighten your load with the ITS Tactical Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder

Hydration is key any time, but particularly while hiking, and even more particularly while hiking under a load.  The folks at ITS Tactical recognized this and did something about it.  They partnered with Zulu Nylon Gear to design and manufacture (in the USA) the Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder.  The result, as the name implies, is a minimalist reduction of the popular pouch-style bottle holders.  It's adjustable to fit a multitude of container sizes via its Velcro strap at bottom and elastic shock cord at top.

The Gadgeteer , Lighten your load with the ITS Tactical Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder, Lighten your load with the ITS Tactical Skeletonized Water Bottle Holder

Olympus Teases Upcoming Flagship Camera

If you loved Olympus' earlier interchangeable lens camera offerings, you could be in for a treat as it seems that the camera manufacturer could be gearing up to launch a new flagship camera. This is thanks to a teaser image recently uploaded by Olympus, which as you can see in the image above, reads, "A new Olympus flagship camera with interchangeable lenses", along with a tagline that simply says, "Coming soon...".

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Nissan won't downsize the next Armada

The Nissan Armada is aptly named, because in relative automotive terms, it's not just the size of a ship – it's the size of a whole fleet. And that, according to reports, isn't about to change. While many of the larger SUVs on the market are gradually being phased out or replaced by smaller crossovers, Nissan apparently plans on keeping the Armada right where it is.

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Google self-driving cars should have data recorders, says US official

Fears over domestic spying operations and privacy concerns have been splattered across the headlines with alarming frequency, and now it appears that even the auto industry isn't immune. According to a report from The Huffington Post, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, Deborah Hersman, has argued that black boxes should be mandatory in self-driving cars, like those that Google and Nissan have been working on. "Data capture is going to help you understand if there is a vehicle problem, or if it's a human factors issue," Hersman told the Post.

Autoblog , Google self-driving cars should have data recorders, says US official, Google self-driving cars should have data recorders, says US official

Kobo announces three new affordable tablets

The e-reading gurus behind Kobo have announced the forthcoming availability of three new tablets. These devices are part of Kobo's “Arc” line of devices, running customized versions of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Of course, they all vary in size and price, giving folks a nice breadth of options (because one size certainly never fits all). The Kobo Arc 7 and Arc 7 HD are both 7-inch devices, with the main difference being screen resolution, processor and RAM (and, by extension, price). The Arc 7 sports a lowly 1024 x 600, a 1.3 megapixel front camera, 1GB of RAM and MediaTek's MTK8125 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz.


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iPhone 5S Scratch Test Video Makes Its Way Online

Just the other day we reported that a video had surfaced where Apple's rumored iPhone 5C was put through a scratch test to see how durable its plastic body really was. Now a new video has surfaced in which the iPhone 5S in a champagne/gold finish is put through a scratch test of its own. This video might be of more interest to would-be iPhone 5S owners especially since early iPhone 5 units have been reported to be pretty susceptible to scratches, which hopefully Apple will be able to address in the upcoming iPhone 5S through better quality materials or a better manufacturing process.

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Verizon Edge upgrades go live, new details emerge

It's been a while since Verizon announced Edge, the company's new upgrade track for folks who want to be able to upgrade more than twice a year. With it, you can upgrade to a new smartphone by agreeing to pay 24 monthly installments of the device's full MSRP, and as long as you pay off at least 50% of the device's price you can keep doing that to upgrade as often as you like. And this is all without any extra fees or financing charges. Now, the program is finally available for folks to take advantage of, and we've gotten more key details thanks to the FAQ documents Verizon has put up.

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Wrap up some fun with Ford's commercial vehicle configurator

Ford has combined multiple steps into one with its commercial vehicle configurator, which allows users to choose, design and place orders for the Transit, Transit Connect, E-Series vans and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The most interesting part of the new configurator is a fairly robust design tool. Users are able to choose paint color and wrap the vehicle, and then create their own graphics. No materials are needed – Ford provides numerous background textures, text boxes, plenty of shapes and 20 categories of images including floral, construction, plumbing and skylines.

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MINI Roller Coaster Offers Plenty Of Thrills

There are some car brands that happen to be icons of a particular era, and somehow or rather, the very same icon has made its way to being a long lasting one, where even after a few model generations down the road, the general shape and spirit of the vehicle remains the same, although you can definitely expect a whole lot more technological advancements added to the modern day era car. The MINI is one of them, and to see classic MINIs purring on the road these days is a joy.

Ubergizmo , MINI Roller Coaster Offers Plenty Of Thrills, MINI Roller Coaster Offers Plenty Of Thrills

NHTSA upgrades Corvette headlight investigation

It's looking more and more likely that we'll be seeing a recall of certain sixth-generation Corvettes, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its initial investigation to an engineering analysis, the final stage before the Feds can request a full-on recall. The problems, which we first reported on back in May, had to do with headlights that would randomly cut out for some 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet Corvette models. NHTSA has received 95 complaints from owners of random headlight failures, while The Detroit News states that there have also been four reports from owners of 2008 Vettes.

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iWatch Price Between $149-229, Release Expected In Second Half Of 2014

It has been rumored time and again that Apple is working on its very own wearable gadget. The company is expected to release a smartwatch which many currently refer to as the iWatch. The device is believed to be fitness focused, and while there have been rumors that claim it will be released this year, many analysts are of the view that it won't come out until next year. According to a new report from Digitimes, the iWatch will be released in the second half of 2014 and will be priced between $149 to $229.

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Unlocked Moto X Goes On Sale, Moto Maker Process Streamlined

When Motorola announced the Moto X earlier this month, it also unveiled Moto Maker, the online design studio that customers can use to add their personal touch to their new Motorola smartphone. Moto Maker is exclusive to AT&T customers right now, so customization options are only available to current and prospective AT&T customers. The carrier released Moto X on August 23rd, those who wanted to customize their device had to walk into an AT&T store, purchase a credit for the Moto X and then go back to their computer and use Moto Maker. Fortunately, the whole process has now been streamlined.

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Nissan promising autonomous car production by 2020

Nissan will bring the autonomous car to consumers by the end of this decade. The announcement was made by CEO Carlos Ghosn at the company's US headquarters in Irvine, CA. Nissan has already begun construction of a dedicated proving ground for the self-driving cars in Japan, with completion targeted for the end of 2014. Teaming with MIT, Stanford, Oxford and others, Nissan has already outfitted Leaf EVs with the Autonomous Drive (Nissan's brand name for the tech), a suite of new technologies developed from the brand's existing Safety Shield technology.

Autoblog , Nissan promising autonomous car production by 2020, Nissan promising autonomous car production by 2020

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go

The Slingshot by BlueFlame is a Level-IPX4 waterproof speaker that can even be used in your shower.  The speaker supports Bluetooth V2.1+EDR, A2DP, AVRCP, and HFP devices, and it produces “big, beautiful sound with increased bass response and sonic radiator technology.”  It even has a microphone, so you can use it for hands-free calling with your Bluetooth-enabled phone.  There are two Slingshot models available.  The Slingshot Rechargeable has a rechargeable battery, as you'd image, and it can be pre-ordered for $119.  The standard Slingshot uses 4AA batteries, and it's available for $99.99.

The Gadgeteer , This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go, This waterproof Bluetooth speaker takes your sound anywhere you go

Xbox One Launch Supply Will Reportedly Be Constrained

If a new report by Economic Daily News turns out to be true, the launch supply of Microsoft's latest console might be constrained. It is said that the company is facing yield issues with various Xbox One components and that this might lead to initial supply being decreased from 7 million units to 6.2 million units. Earlier this month the company announced that it was reducing Xbox One launch markets from 21 to 13. Microsoft said that this was being done in order to meet demand. There has been intense demand for Microsoft's new console, most retailers have already sold out of their pre-order stock.

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New Sony Honami Photo Teased, Hints At Water Resistance

Yesterday we reported that Sony had teased their upcoming Sony Honami handset on their Twitter page, and not too long after Sony posted a new image which you can see in the picture above. This time the tagline reads "About to make a splash", with what appears to be the phone being dunked underwater. Given that the Sony Xperia Z did come with water resistant capabilities, it looks like that feature could be brought over to the Honami device as well, at least that's what the photo seems to be telling us.

Ubergizmo , New Sony Honami Photo Teased, Hints At Water Resistance, New Sony Honami Photo Teased, Hints At Water Resistance

Soft Lamp Offers Soft Light With A New Twist

Ever wondered where the expression "soft light" comes from. Have you ever seen "hard light" before. I guess it has something more to do with "harsh" than "hard", of course. Well, soft lighting often involves nice and warm hues, and would always be nice to have if you want the right ambience to kick off a romantic dinner or tete-a-tete. Well, soft lighting also tends to come the form of lamps, but you ought to be extremely careful with these since they can be rather fragile, depending on the lamp's manufacturer, of course.

Ubergizmo , Soft Lamp Offers Soft Light With A New Twist, Soft Lamp Offers Soft Light With A New Twist

5.75 mm Vivo X3 is the new world's thinnest smartphone, launches in China for $408

Ladies and gentlemen, it's happened again. There's a new “world's thinnest smartphone” in town, and this time around it's the Vivo X3 by Chinese company BBK. This takes the crown from the Huawei Ascend P6, but isn't likely to keep it for long, as the often talked about Umeox X5 is just around the corner (and will probably be unveiled in early September). Still, a record is a record even if it only holds for a few weeks. The Vivo X3′s blue version is 5.75 mm thin. That compares favorably to the Ascend P6′s 6.18 thickness. For some reason, the white Vivo X3 is 5.95 mm thin, though.


Unwired View , 5.75 mm Vivo X3 is the new world's thinnest smartphone, launches in China for $408, 5.75 mm Vivo X3 is the new world's thinnest smartphone, launches in China for $408

2014 Subaru Forester scores 5 stars in NHTSA crash test (video)

Having aced the crash test from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and earning the highest rating of Top Safety Pick+, the 2014 Subaru Forester headed over to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a date with destruction.

Autoblog , 2014 Subaru Forester scores 5 stars in NHTSA crash test (video), 2014 Subaru Forester scores 5 stars in NHTSA crash test (video)

Rumor: Nokia testing GDR3 WP8 update, Notification Center in tow

With Microsoft expected to launch the Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update by the year's end, rumors regarding its features are starting to accumulate. The latest one suggests Nokia India is already testing the GDR3 update internally, especially the new features the release brings. One of them is a Notification center, which according to many WP8 users is a major shortfall of the OS.
According to the tip that was sent to nokiapoweruser.com, the GDR3 update also packs a feature dubbed "Appetitte". However, nothing is clear about it at this point.

GSM Arena , Rumor: Nokia testing GDR3 WP8 update, Notification Center in tow, Rumor: Nokia testing GDR3 WP8 update, Notification Center in tow

Samsung Galaxy Golden flip phone announced in South Korea

Today Samsung made the Galaxy Golden official in its native South Korea. This is the second Android-powered flip phone that the company announced in the last week. Someone over there sure is feeling some love for this retro form factor, that's clear. While the W789 Hennessy is destined for the Chinese market, the Galaxy Golden is going to be offered by SKT and KT in South Korea. The Galaxy Golden comes with a pair of 3.7-inch Super AMOLED touchscreens, a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, an 8 MP camera, FM radio, and it runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

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Dale Earnhardt's legendary No. 3 headed back to NASCAR?

They don't typically retire numbers in motor racing the way they do in other sports. Certainly not in series like F1 where numbers are assigned based on how the team did in the previous season. But even in American oval-track racing, it's a bit of a rarity. CART retired Greg Moore's number 99 after he died in a crash in 1999, but the number resurfaced after the Indy merger. NASCAR has only ever officially retired a number once – the number 61 that Richie Evans used until he died in 1985 – and that was in the Whelen Modified Tour, not in one of the stock car championships.

Autoblog , Dale Earnhardt's legendary No. 3 headed back to NASCAR?, Dale Earnhardt's legendary No. 3 headed back to NASCAR?

2014 Kia Forte

Forte 2.0 Keeps Kia Competitive In The Compact Crop. Looking back just a few years, America's compact segment was filled with bland, uninteresting cars that traded largely on low prices and high fuel economy. In today's landscape, though, things couldn't be more different – this class now boasts some of the most attractive cars on the market, not to mention features and technologies once reserved for luxury cars.










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