Aug 16
People living in the sticks, rejoice! Bloomberg is reporting that Dish Network is planning to roll out a nationwide satellite broadband internet service —and promises speeds of between 5 and 15 megabits per second. More »
Aug 16
Summers can be sweltering, where the mercury shoots up all the way – and we humans who have the advantage of air conditioning might not figure out just how it feels like to be a black Labrador Retriever with a double coat. Good thing there are those cooling down coats that dogs can wear to keep themselves cool, while pooches in the future might soon be able to wear special collars which will send a text message over to their respective masters should it get way too hot. Known as the Dog Caller (got to love the pun in the name), it features a heat sensor, cellular circuitry and a SIM card. Specially programmed to send out an alert once the temperature hits 79 degrees Fahrenheit, this device by Rethink Canada could potentially save the lives of future pooches.
The Dog Caller will be able to send out a text message alert with the current temperature reading so that the owner can take the necessary precautionary measures to avoid the unwanted. This idea was thought up of after the owner of a golden retriever nearly had his pooch overheat, so to speak, while he was out running an errand.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Cat headphones meows its way to the market by Sol Republic , Paws doggie-cam aid search and rescue efforts,
Aug 16
Kobo app for iOS goes international with support for Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish
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Kobo’s Android app recently enjoyed a brief stint of global superiority, but that playing field has been leveled with the company’s latest update for iOS. Like the Android version, Kobo for iOS now includes support for Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Additionally, users will also find support for e-books encumbered with Adobe DRM. Lastly, Kobo for iOS now lets users choose which books to store locally on their device, and it also fixes a bug that’d prevented e-books from being opened — nice to get that one squared away.
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Aug 16
If you happen to own the Samsung Galaxy S3 and cannot wait for the official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to arrive, then you might want to take your chances with a leaked ROM – which obviously, is not official, but that does not mean it will not work. What you see above is a video of the official Jelly Bean ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S3 running nicely, although it is not released on an official basis just yet. The visual changes are not quite that drastic compared to the current Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, although you will get a smoother scrolling experience as well as being able to enjoy Google’s most recent additions to the Android environment. As usual, there are no promises of the leaked (albeit official) ROM working just fine if you want to perform an installation as you can never quite tell just when Murphy might strike.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S3 rumored for 29th of August rollout, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates headed for Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2,
Aug 16
BioWare has just announced the official date for the latest single player DLC for Mass Effect 3: Leviathan. According to BioWare, the presence of the Leviathan DLC will “expand upon the events of Mass Effect 3, with gripping and emotional storytelling, compelling new characters, and powerful weapons and upgrades.” So far not many details about the plot has been revealed, although the folks over at IGN did reveal earlier this month that Shepard has been drawn into Admiral Hackett’s hunt for the Leviathan, where this follows after the murder of a scientist who had started to make some advances in this particular search. At first glance, the murder looks to be some sort of Reaper indoctrination, but as the game progresses, the plot will naturally thicken – leading us to believe that other forces might be at play.
Whatever the ending is, you should be right there at the edge of your seats, just like how all good things will always need to come to an end. Just to make sure you make the necessary preparations, Mass Effect 3: Leviathan will arrive this coming August 28th for the Xbox 360, PC and PS3 in North America, while PS3 gamers in Europe will have to wait until another day.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC coming soon, Mass Effect 3 Leviathan, Firefight DLC and Wii U details from Bioware,
Aug 16
Fujitsu’s Stylistic M532 quad-core tablet ships to the US with toughened body, dash of security
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Fujitsu’s Stylistic M532 has had a protracted development process that saw it appear on our radar as early as January; imagine our surprise after it ships to the US with barely more than a knock on the door. Now that it’s here, it looks to be on the sunnier side of average for an Android 4.0 slate. A quad 1.4GHz Tegra 3, a 1,280 x 800 display and 32GB of built-in space won’t rock our world in mid-2012, but the rough-and-ready among us will likely appreciate the military-spec abuse tolerances and support for optional Absolute CompuTrace theft tracking, just in case it’s pilfered from an open bag. Fujitsu’s obstacles? Apart from not having much of a cachet in the tablet arena, the company also has to convince buyers that the extra safeguards are worth a $549 price — for those who treat their tablets more delicately, there are a few tempting alternatives.
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Fujitsu’s Stylistic M532 quad-core tablet ships to the US with toughened body, dash of security originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug 16
Steampunk Lightsaber Flashlight
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The Force is strong in this one – the Steampunk Lightsaber Flashlight that is the creation of one particular Star Wars fan who has her fair share of technological wizardry. Working together to be a rather nifty night light, you will need a plumbing extension pipe to complete the project. In fact, vent holes were also drilled around the pipe in order for the LED light to shine through, but that is not really necessary anyways. The plumbing pipe used above is made out of solid brass, so it will take a fair amount of skill to cut and drill it through. Sanding the metal gave it a brushed look, and even better news is doing away with any need for glue or additional rings to connect the flashlight to the “case”.
You know something? Someone should come up with a steampunk version of the Star Wars universe, as I am quite sure that there is plenty of material to work around with in terms of the back story. Who knows, you might have a far younger Yoda, or perhaps Yoda’s ancestor to keep up with the times where steampunk ruled the roost?
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sony Vaio F series laptop gets the steampunk treatment, Steampunk Samus Aran arm cannon known as Glove-O-Love,
Aug 16
Now here is a gaming keyboard that you might want to consider getting if you are up for a jolly good time – the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate which will feature dynamic adaptive tactile keys. What makes the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate so special? For starters, it will come with Razer’s award-winning Switchblade User Interface (UI), sporting a customizable LCD trackpad and LED keypad combo that was first announced on the Razer Switchblade concept, and is in production at the moment on the Razer Blade gaming laptop and the Star Wars: The Old Republic gaming keyboard.
Thanks to this special interface, it has turned your gaming keyboard into a full customizable control panel complete with 10 dynamic, adaptive tactile keys which is useful in binding commands, macros, skills and spells so that you can enjoy an unparalleled in-game competitive advantage. These keys are able to display any image thanks to Razer’s Synapse 2.0 software, making this just about the smartest keyboard on the market. The asking price for such an exquisite gaming keyboard? Those living Stateside will have to fork out $249.99, while your friends who live across the pond will have to settle for a €249.99 price tag when the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate gaming keyboard arrives later this September 2012. [Press Release]
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Razer Battlefield 3 BlackWidow Ultimate gaming keyboard, Razer Star Wars: The Old Republic Gaming Keyboard ,
Aug 16
Is it okay for me to say that I’m a little glad we’re doing so poorly in our case against Megaupload kingpin Kim Dotcom? I am. I am so glad. I miss Megaupload dearly and I’m truly pleased by this latest news: Judge Winkelmann of the High Court of New Zealand has upheld a ruling that the FBI must disclose all manner of documents detailing their communication with the MPAA and RIAA on behalf of copyright owners. More »
Aug 16
Acer CloudMobile now available for pre-order in the UK, expected to be released on September 5th
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Acer took the gadget world by surprise with its award-winning CloudMobile handset, and now it looks like the company’s finally ready to let consumers get their eager palms on that 4.3-inch, 720p slab. Per online retailer Expansys, Acer’s CloudMobile will be released in the United Kingdom on September 5th, with the site already taking pre-orders for the SIM-free smartphone at £285 — or about $447 in Yankee currency. Speaking of which, Expansys’ also taking early orders for the unlocked device on its US site, though it’s not listing a specific release date or even pricing info on that front. At any rate, parties interested can check out our hands-on, and see if it’s enough to get you to shell out some cash.
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Acer CloudMobile now available for pre-order in the UK, expected to be released on September 5th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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