Apple wins injunction on U.S. Galaxy Nexus sales

. Apple has been granted a preliminary injunction banning sales of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone in the United States. U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh made her determination on Friday evening, just two days after granting a similar injunction banning sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet. The judgement prevents Samsung from selling its Galaxy Nexus Android phone or any other device that is "no more than colorably different" in the U.S., All Things D reported.

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Sigma DP2 Merrill Pricing Unveiled

Sigma has announced the suggested retail pricing for the Sigma DP2 Merrill. In case you didn't know, this compact digital camera comes equipped with a 46-megapixel (4800x3200x3 layers) Foveon X3 direct image sensor, which is combined with a 30mm f/2.8 lens. The Sigma DP2 Merrill will be available in the U.S. market for $999. Folks in the UK are also able to purchase this camera for £799.99.

TechFresh , Sigma DP2 Merrill Pricing Unveiled, Sigma DP2 Merrill Pricing Unveiled

Brain scanner assists paralyzed person to spell words

Some paralyzed folk feel as though they are trapped in a “prison”, having failed to use their motor functions before their paralysis, and this can be quite a challenging and disheartening place to be in. However, there is hope in the form of a new brain scanner which was specially developed in order to help those who are completely paralyzed, by allowing them to “speak” using just the power of their thoughts. This is made possible thanks to the implementation of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that will enable patients to select between 27 characters – the alphabet and of course, a blank space.

Ubergizmo , Brain scanner assists paralyzed person to spell words, Brain scanner assists paralyzed person to spell words

Microsoft lists 180 countries in Windows Phone 8 Marketplace, says apps can filter by screen size

Now that the dust has settled on the big Windows Phone 8 hoedown, Redmond is filling in the details of all its announcements. To wit, it just released a list of the 180 countries that will get access to its WP marketplace and developer app hub. That number is a big jump from the 63 markets and 38 app hubs of today, and with in-app purchasing coming soon, Microsoft emphasized that point - along with the 100,000 apps in stock - to developers. The software giant also added that the marketplace will filter apps by phone screen resolution and "other key characteristics," allowing easier targeting of users.

Engadget , Microsoft lists 180 countries in Windows Phone 8 Marketplace, says apps can filter by screen size, Microsoft lists 180 countries in Windows Phone 8 Marketplace, says apps can filter by screen size

Popchilla robot toy might be able to help autistic children

When it comes to teaching kids, the element needed the most would be love – you can have the best tools in the world alongside the most effective method, but if it lacks love, then that's the end of it. However, if you do have the love to teach children with autism spectrum disorders, but figured out that the current set of tools in your possession are just not adequate enough, here is one way for you to explore – a robot toy known as Popchilla. Seema Patel, CEO of Interbots, is proud of her company's latest toy.

Ubergizmo , Popchilla robot toy might be able to help autistic children, Popchilla robot toy might be able to help autistic children

Danish Bunkering And Oil Derivatives Trading Company Monjasa Selects Aspect Enterprise Solutions For CTRM In The Cloud

Danish bunkering and derivatives trading company Monjasa is the latest trading house to go live with the AspectCTRM trade and risk management solution from Cloud vendor Aspect Enterprise Solutions.AspectCTRM is the company’s multi-commodity trading and risk management solution based on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) architecture and delivered in the Cloud.

Press Release Distribution , Danish Bunkering And Oil Derivatives Trading Company Monjasa Selects Aspect Enterprise Solutions For CTRM In The Cloud, Danish Bunkering And Oil Derivatives Trading Company Monjasa Selects Aspect Enterprise Solutions For CTRM In The Cloud

Lack of knowledge is putting virtual environments at risk

Kaspersky Lab issues call to the industry to ensure security for virtualization is top of the business agendaAbingdon, 29 June 2012 - UK businesses are displaying a worrying lack of understanding when it comes to securing their virtual environments, according to a study by internet security specialists Kaspersky Lab. The study, conducted globally among businesses with 100 or more IT workstations, found that a shocking one third of companies surveyed admitted that they only invest in security for physical environments, leaving their virtual platforms dangerously vulnerable to attack[1].

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GP Bullhound advises Swedish Payson on its sale to Svea Ekonomi

GP Bullhound, the technology investment bank, has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Payson on its sale to Svea Ekonomi completed on 20 June 2012. GP Bullhound worked closely with the company to articulate the key value drivers for the business and emphasise Payson’s unique market position.Launched in 2004, Payson is one of Sweden’s leading web payment solution providers with over 5,000 merchants and close to 2 million wallets. Payson offer card and direct bank payments as well as escrow and invoice services.

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RIM reports Q1 fiscal results, job cuts and product delays lay ahead

RIM announced its Q1 results for the fiscal 2013 today. The Canadian maker of everything BlackBerry reported a net loss of $518 million on $2.8 billion of revenue. The latter is down 33%, compared to the previous quarter, while the net loss is significantly larger than the analysts' estimates. The company has shipped 7.8 million BlackBerry smartphones (down from more than 11 million in the previous quarter) and 260,000 PlayBooks.
The bad news continues with the announced delay of the BlackBerry 10 devices until Q1 of the calendar 2013. Apparently the integration of some key OS features into the new devices has been going worse than planned.

GSM Arena , RIM reports Q1 fiscal results, job cuts and product delays lay ahead, RIM reports Q1 fiscal results, job cuts and product delays lay ahead

Ideum unveils speedy Platform and Pro multi-touch tables, says PixelSense ain't got nothin' (video)

Who knew giant multi-touch tables would trigger the next big speed race. Ideum clearly thinks that the PixelSense-based Samsung SUR40 is lagging with that AMD Athlon II X2, because it just rolled out a pair of speed demon 55-inch, 40-point touch surfaces (but not Surfaces) in the Platform and Pro. The Platform has a respectable dual 2.2GHz Core i7 and 8GB of RAM, but it also carries a pair of 256GB solid-state drives in case that museum exhibit app won't load quickly enough. Hopping to the Pro switches to two not quite as speedy 500GB hard drives in standard trim.

Engadget , Ideum unveils speedy Platform and Pro multi-touch tables, says PixelSense ain't got nothin' (video), Ideum unveils speedy Platform and Pro multi-touch tables, says PixelSense ain't got nothin' (video)

Pentagon starts Phoenix trial to harvest defunct satellites, MacGyver new ones from orbit

The Phoenix Frankenprogram to harvest the corpses of expired satellites and cobble together new ones seemed like one of DARPA's more daft ideas, but this one has actually kicked off its first phase of development. The plan is to first launch a service craft - replete with robotic arms and enough processing horsepower to work independently if needed - followed by the tiny base-unit skeleton satlets. The service mothership would dip into an orbital area called the "graveyard", grabbing pre-chosen cadavers and picking off usable parts, especially valuable antenna arrays, with its robo-limbs.

Engadget , Pentagon starts Phoenix trial to harvest defunct satellites, MacGyver new ones from orbit, Pentagon starts Phoenix trial to harvest defunct satellites, MacGyver new ones from orbit

Does RIM shocker imply wider handset market deterioration?

. RIM was expected to deliver a nightmarish, -30% year-on-year revenue decline into the May quarter - the company issued its latest profit warning just four weeks ago. Yet it ended up missing the lowered consensus estimate by 10%, generating just $2.8 billion in sales. The reasons for RIM's decline are well-known and will be rehashed again over the next 24 hours. But the size of the F1Q13 sales miss raises another question: apart from Apple and Samsung, is the handset industry drifting into serious trouble? 

Last week, HTC shocked many by announcing it is pulling out from Brazil, by far the most important market in Latin America.

Boy Genius Report , Does RIM shocker imply wider handset market deterioration?, Does RIM shocker imply wider handset market deterioration?

New Chromebooks announced at Google I/O Keynote

Chromebook laptop. It was a year ago, also at Google I/O, which saw the first generation of Chromebooks released in the mass consumer market, where the entire idea was to help seed the market and receive relevant feedback from a bunch of developers. With a new update being released for the operating system once every six weeks, Chromebooks might be the next big thing on your shopping wish list, perhaps.

Ubergizmo , New Chromebooks announced at Google I/O Keynote, New Chromebooks announced at Google I/O Keynote

Qualcomm OpenGL driver turns 2D games into 3D

Taking a page from the “PC development” book, Qualcomm was demonstrating its latest Open GL driver which can turn 2D games into 3D without intervention from the developers. This demo is running with an Adreno 225 GPU, which can now be commonly found in high-end smartphones like select HTC One handsets or Samsung Galaxy SIII handsets in the USA. In this demo, the Adreno 225 powers a 1080p glasses-less 3D tablet display from master image, which looks much better than their 720p equivalent. When it comes to glasses-less 3D, resolution does matter a lot.

Ubergizmo , Qualcomm OpenGL driver turns 2D games into 3D, Qualcomm OpenGL driver turns 2D games into 3D

Driving on the edge with Subaru at the Isle of Man

Learning The Delicate Balance Between Living Life And Cheating Death. "Don't lose the taillamps in front of you.". Those were the only words on my mind as our rolling convoy plowed its way over hill and dale on the Isle of Man, up Snaefell Mountain and back down again.










Autoblog , Driving on the edge with Subaru at the Isle of Man, Driving on the edge with Subaru at the Isle of Man

2013 Ford Fusion campaign will feature 'Idol's' Ryan Seacrest

Just when you thought you could get away from Ryan Seacrest. The host of Fox's "American Idol" will be featured in an upcoming advertising campaign that will pitch the 2013 Ford Fusion. Seacrest will help spearhead Ford's "Random Acts of Fusion," which will introduce the model to potential consumers across the country prior to its official debut.

Autoblog , 2013 Ford Fusion campaign will feature 'Idol's' Ryan Seacrest, 2013 Ford Fusion campaign will feature 'Idol's' Ryan Seacrest

Meet Mercedes Jellinek, the woman behind the name

Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach and Carl Benz are among those who have granted their names to the house of The Three-Pointed Star. The name the world knows best, Mercedes, is also an eponym but its owner has lived in a more obscure corner of lore. The personal effects of Hans-Peter Schlosser include photos of his mother, one Mercedes Adrienne Ramona Manuela Jellinek, the woman whose name continues to launch a thousand 'ships' about every seven hours. Schlosser was Mercedes' son, and his keepsakes have wound their way to the Mercedes-Benz archives, which had been missing an informative record of the woman herself.

Autoblog , Meet Mercedes Jellinek, the woman behind the name, Meet Mercedes Jellinek, the woman behind the name

Google Now revamps search integration in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Google just officially unveiled its next iteration for Android — Jelly Bean 4.1 — and now we're getting to see the various “buttery” improvements the company's worked into the OS. Hugo Barra, Director of Product Management, took to the I/O 2012 stage to detail the refinements introduced to its search integration. The entire experience has been redesigned from the ground-up with a fresher UI and a “faster, more natural” voice search ability. That refreshed interface borrows from the recently outed Knowledge Graph, displaying queries for weather, Wikipedia and restaurants in graphical card format.

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Apple opens iTunes Store in Hong Kong, Taiwan and 10 other Asia-Pacific territories

Many Apple fans on the opposite side of the Pacific from Cupertino haven't had much of a choice to shop from iTunes, even though they've had the App Store for some time. There's now a much better sense of balance: Apple just flicked the switch on the iTunes Store for music and movies in a dozen countries and territories across the Asia-Pacific region.

2DayBlog.com , Apple opens iTunes Store in Hong Kong, Taiwan and 10 other Asia-Pacific territories, Apple opens iTunes Store in Hong Kong, Taiwan and 10 other Asia-Pacific territories

Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

If there's been one outstanding gripe with Fujifilm's X-Pro1 camera, it's been the absence of zoom lenses; short of French kissing the subject, you might not get the photos you want. While there isn't much of a solution right this second outside of buying the fixed-lens X10, the Japanese camera designer can say when we'll see an interchangeable XF-mount zoom lens: fall 2012. That's when a bright 18-55mm, f/2.8-4.0 optically stabilized lens will make its appearance, along with a 14mm f/2.8 prime.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall, Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

If there's been one outstanding gripe with Fujifilm's X-Pro1 camera, it's been the absence of zoom lenses; short of French kissing the subject, you might not get the photos you want. While there isn't much of a solution right this second outside of buying the fixed-lens X10, the Japanese camera designer can say when we'll see an interchangeable XF-mount zoom lens: fall 2012. That's when a bright 18-55mm, f/2.8-4.0 optically stabilized lens will make its appearance, along with a 14mm f/2.8 prime.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall, Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

If there's been one outstanding gripe with Fujifilm's X-Pro1 camera, it's been the absence of zoom lenses; short of French kissing the subject, you might not get the photos you want. While there isn't much of a solution right this second outside of buying the fixed-lens X10, the Japanese camera designer can say when we'll see an interchangeable XF-mount zoom lens: fall 2012. That's when a bright 18-55mm, f/2.8-4.0 optically stabilized lens will make its appearance, along with a 14mm f/2.8 prime.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall, Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

If there's been one outstanding gripe with Fujifilm's X-Pro1 camera, it's been the absence of zoom lenses; short of French kissing the subject, you might not get the photos you want. While there isn't much of a solution right this second outside of buying the fixed-lens X10, the Japanese camera designer can say when we'll see an interchangeable XF-mount zoom lens: fall 2012. That's when a bright 18-55mm, f/2.8-4.0 optically stabilized lens will make its appearance, along with a 14mm f/2.8 prime.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall, Fujifilm outlines X-Pro1 lens roadmap, brings zoom at last this fall

Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline

The Assassin's Creed: Utopia smartphone game won't link to or affect Assassin's Creed III in any way, except as a continuation of the game's narrative. Several publishers have chosen to link their major releases with smartphone games as a free form of advertising. Ubisoft feels that a narrative link will be enough to ensure sales.
"There are no links between the games," Assassin's Creed producer Andreane Meunier told Eurogamer. "But the narrative will lead into the AC3 narrative, since it's a kind of pre-era to the Assassin's Creed 3 era."

Assassin's Creed: Utopia focuses on the beginning of the American colonization.

2DayBlog.com , Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline, Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline

Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline

The Assassin's Creed: Utopia smartphone game won't link to or affect Assassin's Creed III in any way, except as a continuation of the game's narrative. Several publishers have chosen to link their major releases with smartphone games as a free form of advertising. Ubisoft feels that a narrative link will be enough to ensure sales.
"There are no links between the games," Assassin's Creed producer Andreane Meunier told Eurogamer. "But the narrative will lead into the AC3 narrative, since it's a kind of pre-era to the Assassin's Creed 3 era."

Assassin's Creed: Utopia focuses on the beginning of the American colonization.

2DayBlog.com , Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline, Assassin's Creed: Utopia has no links with Assassin's Creed III except storyline

Samsung Galaxy S III launching at Sprint on July 1

Sprint wasn't able to launch its Samsung Galaxy S III on June 21, as initially promised, although it did ship a limited number of units to those who've pre-ordered the handset. But now the carrier has finally announced the day when the S III will be truly available: July 1. On that day, the 16GB version of Samsung Galaxy S III will be launched via Sprint Stores, Web Sales, Business Sales, and Telesales, for $199.99 on contract. The 32GB version will be available only via Web Sales, Telesales, and Business Sales.

In case you're thinking you can pre-order the S III at Sprint's website, well, you can't.

Unwired View , Samsung Galaxy S III launching at Sprint on July 1, Samsung Galaxy S III launching at Sprint on July 1

Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O

We've been wondering when non-Googlers could get their hands on Project Glass in earnest, and now we know: the company is opening up pre-orders for Glass Explorer Edition, a developer version of its heads-up display glasses. How much it's changed from the prototypes isn't yet known, but Google has said that it's been steadily working on refining the hardware along with the software. Sadly, the first crack at the wearable technology isn't coming to the broader masses just yet. Orders are only available to Google I/O attendees, and they cost a pretty hefty $1,500 for their release sometime next year.

Engadget , Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O, Google unveils $1,500 Project Glass Explorer Edition, takes pre-orders for 2013 only at Google I/O

Google Play hits 600,000 apps, 20 billion total installs

Google during its I/O keynote hit a symbolic milestone: it now has 600,000 apps in the Google Play Store. As well, the store is clearly hitting a brisk pace in adoption, with 1.5 billion downloads every month and 20 billion since Android began.

Engadget , Google Play hits 600,000 apps, 20 billion total installs, Google Play hits 600,000 apps, 20 billion total installs

Georgia Tech's Shimi robot wants to rock with you all night, rock the night away

Shimi certainly has the makings of a viral video hit, but its creators at Georgia Tech want you to know that there's more to the dancing robot than just a pretty face. The "interactive musical buddy," designed by the school's Center for Music Technology, is a one-foot-tall smartphone-enabled "docking station with a brain." Shimi has a whole slew of functionality, using the phone's face-detection to track listeners and better position its speakers. Users can also clap out a beat, which the 'bot will use to pull a matching song from the phone's playlist, playing the track and, naturally, dancing to the beat.

Engadget , Georgia Tech's Shimi robot wants to rock with you all night, rock the night away, Georgia Tech's Shimi robot wants to rock with you all night, rock the night away

Recruitment agency, Career Moves Group, successfully shifts its whole IT infrastructure into the Cloud working with Oncore IT

10% reduction in annual IT spend by adopting the Cloud for IT deliveryRedundancy and availability of business critical systems guaranteedInnovative step into the Cloud adds flexibility and scalability for business growthJune 27, 2012 – Oncore IT, a Cloud and IT managed services provider, today announced that it has signed a three year contract with Career Moves Group (CMG), one of London’s top recruitment agencies, to manage its whole IT infrastructure in the Cloud.

Press Release Distribution , Recruitment agency, Career Moves Group, successfully shifts its whole IT infrastructure into the Cloud working with Oncore IT, Recruitment agency, Career Moves Group, successfully shifts its whole IT infrastructure into the Cloud working with Oncore IT

BiteSMS adds Quick Reply feature to WhatsApp on jailbroken iOS devices

While iOS' new notification system certainly makes it less intrusive compared to the pop up notifications in the past, one of the features it still lacks is a quick reply function. This functionality can be had via a jailbreak tweak known as BiteSMS. Well if you're familiar with BiteSMS, you're in luck as the tweak has been updated and now includes a Quick Reply function for WhatsApp users. As pictured above, WhatsApp messages received will now have the option of replying directly from the notification itself, as opposed to having to launch the app, select the message and replying.

Ubergizmo , BiteSMS adds Quick Reply feature to WhatsApp on jailbroken iOS devices, BiteSMS adds Quick Reply feature to WhatsApp on jailbroken iOS devices

BT unites Openzone and Fon as a single WiFi hotspot service for the UK

Just when you were finally beginning to understand the difference between Openzone and Fon, British operator BT has decided to merge them into a single hotspot service called BT Wi-fi - creating what it claims is the "world's largest wi-fi community." The service comes free and unlimited with home and business broadband connections so there's "no need to pay for 3G or a dongle" so long as you're in a relatively densely populated area.

Engadget , BT unites Openzone and Fon as a single WiFi hotspot service for the UK, BT unites Openzone and Fon as a single WiFi hotspot service for the UK

Samsung Galaxy S III to be launched by Verizon on July 12?

At this very moment, Verizon says its Samsung Galaxy S III will "ship by July 11", obviously without providing an exact launch date for the handset. But if HHGregg is correct, Verizon's S III will be out on July 12. That's going to be a Thursday, and it's well known that Verizon launches devices on Thursdays quite often.
It looks like HHGregg will sell only the 16GB version of the new Galaxy (for $199.99 on contract). Of course, Verizon will also have the 32GB version, asking $249.99 for it.

 

Those who've already pre-ordered the S III at Verizon will probably get it a few days earlier than July 12.

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Lego and Google Chrome team up, want to cover Australasia in your models and plastic bricks (video)

Lego has allied itself with Google's Chrome browser, creating a web app that lets users craft their own houses, creatures and models, and then delicately place them across the whole of Australia and New Zealand. Celebrating 50 years of pre-teen Lego architecture in the Land Down Under, you can grab a plot of land from the source, start throwing some bricks together now and share your creations on the very public map and Google+.

Engadget , Lego and Google Chrome team up, want to cover Australasia in your models and plastic bricks (video), Lego and Google Chrome team up, want to cover Australasia in your models and plastic bricks (video)

Samsung pegs LTE Galaxy S III for South Korea in July, quad-core quite possibly intact

Remember that dream version of the Galaxy S III that melded the Exynos 4 Quad, LTE-based 4G and 2GB of RAM all in one ultimate device. It now looks much closer to reality. Just as the 3G version is landing on the country's shores through SK Telecom, Samsung is sending word that the Korean LTE version is due in early July — and Chosun claims it should have the best of all worlds in terms of performance. There should even be DMB TV tuning and a 500-title Video Hub for local movie lovers.
We're anxious about just what that combination could do to battery life and the price, neither of which were mentioned up front.

2DayBlog.com , Samsung pegs LTE Galaxy S III for South Korea in July, quad-core quite possibly intact, Samsung pegs LTE Galaxy S III for South Korea in July, quad-core quite possibly intact

Nokia 808 PureView will be available in the UK on June 30

The Nokia 808 PureView is finally (officially) on its way to the UK. And in just a few days, it will arrive over there, 41 MP camera in tow of course. The 808 PureView has been up for pre-order ever since April, but there was no word on an actual release date.

Unwired View , Nokia 808 PureView will be available in the UK on June 30, Nokia 808 PureView will be available in the UK on June 30

Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC now available for Xbox 360

As expected, the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC is now available for the Xbox 360, but Bioware did mention along the way that this ending will still be unable to satisfy everyone out there who has played the game. Of course, hopefully the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC will be able to offer far more closure than the original ending. It seems that Xbox 360 owners are the ones enjoying this downloadable content, although PC and PS3 gamers have yet to get a whiff of it. For PS3 gamers living across the pond in Europe, they will have to stretch their patience to run it through by another week – which would be July 4.

Ubergizmo , Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC now available for Xbox 360, Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC now available for Xbox 360

Infiniti still wants halo car, GT-R variant ruled out

Take a good look at the lineup of cars at Infiniti. Notice anything interesting. We see sedans of multiple shapes and sizes, wagon-like crossovers, a hybrid and even a massive SUV, which is the most expensive machine the company has on offer. What we don't see, though, is a clear range-topper.
According to Car and Driver, that fact doesn't sit very well with Andreas Sigl, the man at the head of Infiniti's Formula 1 relationship with Red Bull. "A halo car would help us ...

Autoblog , Infiniti still wants halo car, GT-R variant ruled out, Infiniti still wants halo car, GT-R variant ruled out

Lightroom 4 finally floats into Adobe's Creative Cloud

Adobe's primary tool for tweaking and organizing photos was always destined to be part of the Creative Cloud offering, but for whatever reason it didn't make it in time for launch. As of today though, Lightroom 4 is available to download on PC or 64-bit Mac (or both, since you're allowed multiple installations) as part of a CS6 monthly license.

Engadget , Lightroom 4 finally floats into Adobe's Creative Cloud, Lightroom 4 finally floats into Adobe's Creative Cloud

Bad Posture tells you to sit up straight, replaces your mom with an Arduino

At certain point in every geek's life, their mother gives up and stops yelling at them to sit up straight. If the lack of constant reminders to maintain good posture has you slouching and hunching, there are countless technological substitutes. Even a few nice DIY ones. But we've got to give Ellen Sundh props for the simplicity of her solution. While similar projects rely on accelerometers, which can be difficult for the budding hobbyist to work with, to monitor the angle of your body, Bad Posture sticks with a simple bend sensor to keep tabs on your spinal cord.

Engadget , Bad Posture tells you to sit up straight, replaces your mom with an Arduino, Bad Posture tells you to sit up straight, replaces your mom with an Arduino

Lulzsec pair plead guilty to hacking, two more deny charges

Ryan Cleary and Jake Davis are two individuals who were suspected to be involved with hacking group Lulzsec, an outfit claiming responsibility for several high-profile attacks in the gaming industry in 2011. Lulzsec is perhaps best known for its attack against Sony as retaliation for legal actions against George Hotz, the guy who rooted the PS3.

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New Firefox for Android app promises speedier browsing; now available for download

. Everyone knows that the default browser on Android devices leaves a lot to be desired but so far no browser has emerged as the clear alternative.

Boy Genius Report , New Firefox for Android app promises speedier browsing; now available for download, New Firefox for Android app promises speedier browsing; now available for download

Seagate and DensBits team up on solid-state drives for the home, call truce in the HDD versus SSD war

It's an understatement to say that Seagate started off on the wrong foot in its attitude towards solid-state drives: the company only slowly came around to embracing flash memory, and then mostly for the enterprise crowd and hybrid drive lovers. A newly-struck partnership between Seagate controller maker DensBits is signalling a more serious attempt to offer SSDs to everyday users. Along with catering to the business folk, Seagate wants its new teammate's help on building "low-cost, high-performance" consumer SSDs.

Engadget , Seagate and DensBits team up on solid-state drives for the home, call truce in the HDD versus SSD war, Seagate and DensBits team up on solid-state drives for the home, call truce in the HDD versus SSD war

Decideis Signs Agreement with Actian; SI Offers Vectorwise to Simplify and Accelerate BI Projects

French business intelligence specialist rounds off its product range by now offering customers one of the fastest and most cost-effective analytical databases on the marketParis, France – 26th June 2012 – Actian Corporation and Decideis, a consultant and business intelligence (BI) systems integrator and a key BI operator in France for the last 15 years, announced today that they have signed a strategic reseller agreement.

Press Release Distribution , Decideis Signs Agreement with Actian; SI Offers Vectorwise to Simplify and Accelerate BI Projects, Decideis Signs Agreement with Actian; SI Offers Vectorwise to Simplify and Accelerate BI Projects

Acer Exec Looks Down on Microsoft Surface

Not everyone has kind words about Microsoft's recently-unveiled Surface tablet. Oliver Ahrens, regional head of Acer in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, has dismissed the Surface as a competitive threat. Ahrens added that the 10.6-inch tablet with ARM and Intel platforms still has a lot of work to do in “improving the user touch experience on Windows 8.”.
“From a competitive point of view we are not concerned, not a bit,” said Ahrens.

Meanwhile, Acer is launching its portfolio of hardware that also runs on Windows 8, ranging from tablets to ultrabooks to clamshell notebooks.

Gadget.com , Acer Exec Looks Down on Microsoft Surface, Acer Exec Looks Down on Microsoft Surface

Derdack’s Enterprise Alert® 2012 enhances remote incident management capabilities of Microsoft System Center 2012

Enterprise Alert enables ‘on the go’ management for Microsoft’s private cloud initiativeProvides a complete framework for automating notifications and communicationsSuccessfully mobilises System Center 2012 allowing an immediate response to business critical IT incidentsAmsterdam, Netherlands, 26 June, 2012: Derdack (www.derdack.com) today announced that the latest version of its advanced enterprise notification software, Enterprise Alert 2012, delivers enhanced remote incident management capabilities for Microsoft System Center 2012.  Enterprise Alert’s Windows Phone 7 app allows direct access

Press Release Distribution , Derdack’s Enterprise Alert® 2012 enhances remote incident management capabilities of Microsoft System Center 2012, Derdack’s Enterprise Alert® 2012 enhances remote incident management capabilities of Microsoft System Center 2012

Google Nexus 7 tablet specs revealed in alleged leaked training document

Google I/O is almost upon us and with the event coming up soon, this could also mean that the rumored Google Nexus tablet will finally be making an appearance, putting an end to the speculations and rumors once and for all. As usual with an impending launch, last minute rumors and "leaks" are commonplace, and thanks to Gizmodo Australia, they received a training document which outs the specs of the upcoming tablet. Of course given that none of this is official and documents can be easily faked, we suggest taking this with a grain of salt for now, at least until Google I/O which will be taking place on the 27th of June.

Ubergizmo , Google Nexus 7 tablet specs revealed in alleged leaked training document, Google Nexus 7 tablet specs revealed in alleged leaked training document