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BMW has initiated a voluntary recall, reports Reuters, covering in excess of 156,000 cars in the United States. The recall is said to be over defective bolts that would potentially … Continue reading

Dedicated camera buttons on smartphones can be handy and can result in more stable images compared to having to press the on-screen shutter button. It also makes the camera feel more “natural” since a physical shutter button and the way it’s held is more familiar, at least for those who have been using cameras for a long time.

Now if there’s one thing that you’ve probably noticed is that Nokia seems to have done away with the need for a dedicated camera button, at least one some of its newer devices. Apparently this is because they are planning on reserving that hardware feature for its higher-end handsets and for future PureView smartphones as well.

This is according to the folks at Gadgethelpline who recently stopped by the Microsoft and Nokia booth at the Gadget Show Live in UK. According to them, “The Power and Volume controls on the right side of the device are the only controls situated on the case, with Nokia telling us that the lack of a dedicated camera button is now a feature of low end handsets, with only the higher ranged Nokia Pureview cameras coming with a dedicated button.”

We’re not sure why Nokia might decide to do this, perhaps it could that they want their high-end phones to stand out more from the lineup, who knows? In the meantime what do you guys think? Are you a little bummed that this feature may no longer show up in low-mid ranged Nokia Lumia devices?

Only PureView And High-End Nokia Handsets To Get Dedicated Camera Button [Rumor] , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Cellphones, Rumors, Nokia,

Earlier today we reported that there was a possibility that Google would let anyone have the opportunity to buy themselves a pair of Google Glass, albeit for only one day. The good news is that if you did not manage to get into the Explorer program but would love to own a pair of Google Glass, you’re in luck as Google has since confirmed that this was indeed happening.

However Google warns that spots are limited and given how popular Glass is, we can only imagine that they will sell out really quick, so if this is something you’re interested in, you probably need to have your mouse on the “buy” button and get ready to start clicking once it goes live next Tuesday on the 15th of April.

The Glass unit that Google will be selling will be the same unit that other Explorers have been buying, which also means that it is not priced very consumer-friendly and will set you back $1,500, so if you’re not prepared to make that investment, perhaps you’ll want to wait for the consumer version to be released where hopefully it will be cheaper and more affordable.

Google has also announced that they are planning to include its designer frames so if you were worried that Glass might clash with your fashion or style, then these designer frames are definitely worth checking out. The sale of Glass will kick off at 9AM EDT so if this sounds like something you might be interested in, head on over to Google’s website to sign up your interest and Google will remind you when the sale goes live. So, any takers?

Confirmed: Google Glass Will Be Sold To The Public On 15th April , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, glass, Google, Wearable Tech,

After decades of work, a team of doctors say they’ve successfully engineered vaginas that have been implanted and grown in women. The vaginas were grown in a lab from the female patients’ own cells and later transferred to their bodies, where they formed into normal vaginas. The breakthrough bears some huge implications, too.

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An AIO computer might not be the best idea if you’re the type that loves to customize their computers and constantly upgrade it by removing parts and adding new parts in. However if you’re pressed for space or perhaps if you’re not the type of user that loves to meddle with their computer innards, then an AIO is perfect for your everyday use.

If you’re in the market for such a computer, you might be interested to learn that Acer has recently announced a new AIO computer called the Acer Veriton Z2660G. This is the latest AIO computer from acer and as far as specs are concerned, it will come with a 20-inch HD+ display with a maximum resolution of 1600×900 in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

The display itself can be tilted from 8-60 degrees and will also support 10-point capacitive touch technology, for those of you who prefer interacting with Windows 8 via touch. The display itself will also pack a 2MP Full HD webcam that can rotate up to 180 degrees and built-in speakers. Under the hood, users can look forward to an Intel Core i3 processor and will support up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory and integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics.

The computer will also pack a 500GB hard drive, two USB 2.0 ports, a VGA and DisplayPort that will allow the user to add additional monitors to the setup if they wish. For those who aren’t a fan of Windows 8, rest assured knowing that the computer will be able to dual-boot both Windows 8 Pro and Windows 7 Professional, so if there are some apps that aren’t Windows 8-friendly or if you simply prefer the familiarity of Windows 7, you have that option.

Acer has also announced several features of their own that they will be including, such as eSettings Management that will allow for a more intuitive way to configure and control the system. There’s also a PowerSaver feature that lets users configure their power levels, and also a SmartBoot that will automatically load up frequently used programs in the system tray upon starting up. There’s even a ProShield feature that will help protect your files by either hiding it by or by shredding it virtually/

Priced starting at $779, the Acer Veriton Z2660G AIO computer will be available from resellers and Acer’s channel partners later this month.

Acer Veriton Z2660G AIO Desktop Computer Unveiled , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Computers, Acer,