Nokia may have come late to the game with Streetview-style 3D photography in its HERE Maps service, but the company is aiming to overtake Google with its second generation of mapping cars. Built using newly developed camera, LIDAR, and processing technology from 3D specialist Earthmine, which Nokia acquired last November, the updated system promises higher-resolution […]
There is a new leak in town concerning the oft-rumored upcoming smartphone from HTC, that would be the HTC Zara that sits snugly somewhere in the mid-range scheme of things. The HTC Zara has been speculated to feature a 4.5” qHD resolution display, where it is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, 1GB RAM, all crammed within a plastic-backed smartphone case which does seem as though some parts of it were inspired by the HTC One.
The leaked image that you see above as well as a specifications list from serial leaksters @evleaks also touted that Beats Audio will be part of the HTC Zara, in addition to an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash at the back, with 8GB of internal memory that can be further expanded by a microSD memory card slot and a 2,100mAh battery. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is the operating system of choice, accompanied by HTC’s Sense 5.5 overlay. Of course, there is the @urbanstrata Twitter account that has been branded on the image, with the account owned by Jeff Gordon, the Senior Global Online Communications manager at the manufacturer. Would you pick up the HTC Zara when it is finally realized at hits the market?
HTC Zara Smartphone Leaked original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Oh, MHL 2.0, we hardly knew ye. The MHL Consortium, that Nokia / Samsung / Sony / Toshiba teamup behind the titular standard, has announced version 3.0, a specification that will be available for download early next month. At the top of the features list here is the ability to transfer at double the bandwidth of its predecessors, a bump that includes support for 4K resolution all the way up to 2160p30. Specification 3.0 offers power charging up to 10W, 7.1 surround sound, multiple simultaneous display support and is backwards compatible with older version. A more detailed rundown of what’s coming can be found in a press release after the break.
Filed under: Mobile, Samsung, Sony, Nokia
Source: MHL Tech
Lego continues to deliver when it comes to their Mindstorms kit, and the latest one is known as the Lego Mindstorms EV3 – which will include construction materials such as studs, beams, girders and wheels which will then be used to construct a robot. Just when you thought that Lego was all about bricks, don’t be surprised to find out that the only brick which you will be able to discover here would be the robot’s very own programmable brain. This new Lego Mindstorms EV3 will hit the markets later this September 1st at most major retailers, where it will retail for $350 a pop.
Truth be told, Mindstorms does have its fair share of community of hackers and hobbyists, and the Lego Mindstorms EV3 would continue to keep this particular community happy. There will be over 550 pieces of the Lego Mindstorms EV3 kit, so it might seem a wee bit more daunting at first, considering how it is meant for kids who are aged 10 and above. At least there are printed step-by-step instructions as well as color-coded pieces that ensure the robot known as TRACK3R is a whole lot easier. When you have completed assembling the TRACK3R, it is capable of accomplishing simple pre-programmed missions such as turning in a circle. According to Lego, the first robot might take approximately an hour to complete.
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Unveiled original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Keyboards and synthesizers are some of the most complex electronic musical instruments. Even the basic ones are loaded with a variety of tweaks that help you achieve a variety of sounds. But unlike a guitar where you can bend, pluck or hammer the strings to modify the sound on the fly, keyboards and synths require you to make your adjustments using separate sliders or knobs. This is where TouchKeys come in.
Andrew McPherson and his colleagues at the Queen Mary University of London’s Augmented Instruments Laboratory came up with TouchKeys. These multitouch sensors stick to standard-size keys via an adhesive backing. They’ll work on keyboards and synthesizers that can output in MIDI or OSC. The sensors can detect up to three simultaneous touch points per key and can even distinguish whether it’s being touch by the fingertip or the pad of the finger (presumably by the area covered by the touch). This not only gives you a more convenient way to tweak your sound, it lets you adjust your instrument to your needs instead of the other way around.
Pledge at least £195 (~$305 USD) on Kickstarter to get a set of TouchKeys as a reward. You can also pledge to get a full TouchKey instrument if you have the cash.
Apple’s rumored to be dropping its next iPhone September 10
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Verizon Wireless has just made available the Motorola Droid Ultra as well as Motorola Droid Maxx online, where the former will cost you $199.99 with a new 2-year contract or $599.99 if you prefer to pick it up unlocked. This would be a Verizon-exclusive smartphone which will be powered by Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, sporting LTE connectivity, NFC, a 5” Super AMOLED display at 1280 x 720 pixels, a splash resistant case, a 10-megapixel camera at the back with a 2-megapixel shooter in front, 2GB RAM, a dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 16GB of internal memory, and a 2,140 mAh battery.
As for the Motorola Droid Maxx, it is more or less similar to the Droid Ultra, although it is a wee bit thicker due to the fact that it carries a 3,500 mAh battery, with 32GB of internal memory. If you are interested in the Droid Maxx, it will cost you $299.99 on a 2-year contract, or $699.99 sans contract. Not only that, the smaller and definitely more affordable Motorola Droid Mini ought to also hit Verizon from August 29th onwards, with a starting price of $99.99. Which of the handsets mentioned do you think you would be able to jive with when it arrives? Do you value battery life over aesthetics?
Verizon Motorola Droid Ultra And Motorola Droid Maxx Now Available Online original content from Ubergizmo. 
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In an effort to end reporting on the NSA through documents delivered to the Guardian newspaper earlier this year, government officials have (according to the Guardian) destroyed a collection of hard drives in the publications London basement. This event was the apex of a series of meetings that’d taken place between Alan Rusbriger (of the […]
We’ve been keeping an eye on Volition and Deep Silver’s Saints Row 4 ever since it was announced to be released on August 20. Since then, we’ve seen a crazy pre-order bonus, an even crazier $1 million dollar special edition and another pre-order bonus that allows you to play as some iconic U.S. presidents. August 20 is upon us, which means Saints Row 4 is now available at your video game retailer of choice. (more…)
Saints Row 4 Now Available; Celebrates Launch With Accolades Trailer original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Google announced and rolled out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean last month, and carriers and manufacturers alike are working hard to bring the new version to their latest devices. HTC is one company trying to get the update on their new handsets as quick as they can, and are trying to get Android 4.3 on the […]
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