Crucial outs v4 SSD for solid-state storage on a budget

Solid-state drives cost just a fraction of what they did a few years ago, but with prices that can still exceed $1,000, you could hardly label them as cheap. Crucial still aims to put solid-state storage within reach of those on a budget, however, releasing its 2.5-inch v4 drive with pricing that starts at $50. That entry-level model will net you just 32 gigs of storage - hardly a lust-worthy sum - but the series is also available in configurations of 64GB ($70), 128GB ($100) and 256GB ($190), offering read speeds of up to 230 MB/s and write speeds of up to 190 MB/s with SATA 2-capable desktops and laptops.

Engadget , Crucial outs v4 SSD for solid-state storage on a budget, Crucial outs v4 SSD for solid-state storage on a budget

Verizon's Pantech Marauder Android Smartphone

Verizon Wireless and Pantech have announced the availability of the 4G LTE-powered Pantech Marauder. The Android-powered smartphone features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a virtual keyboard. The Pantech Marauder comes equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, Mobile Hotspot (up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices), DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0 and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). The Pantech Marauder will be released on August 2, 2012 for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

TechFresh , Verizon's Pantech Marauder Android Smartphone, Verizon's Pantech Marauder Android Smartphone

Apple iPhone 5 May Launch On 12th September, Release On 21st September!

Apparently, one latest entrant should be the successor to the iPhone 4S. The next generation iPhone is a highly anticipated gadget and its launch is easily one of the most awaited gadget launches of the year. Apple broke the protocol last year after releasing the iPhone 4S in early October instead of June, and while it might seem logical that Apple might continue on this new trail, reports suggest that Apple is prepping for the purported iPhone 5 launch which now falls on September 12th.
iPhone 5 release date has also been reported as 21st September,  a mere nine days after the curtain raising ceremony.


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Sony backpedals on Android 4.1 upgrade statement, is now 'actively investigating' all Xperia updates

Let's chalk this one up to something being lost in corporate translation. After a UK company rep issued a statement just days ago confirming the lack of an Android 4.1 upgrade path for certain 2011 Xperia handsets, Sony's delicately backtracking and claiming that public info was made "in error." While this official retraction may soothe previously irate owners' concerns, it's still not an outright commitment to Jelly Bean, as the company's only now pledging to "actively [investigate]. upgrades for all devices" - a carefully worded PR promise par excellence.

Engadget , Sony backpedals on Android 4.1 upgrade statement, is now 'actively investigating' all Xperia updates, Sony backpedals on Android 4.1 upgrade statement, is now 'actively investigating' all Xperia updates

RIM rumored to lay off 3,000 employees on August 13th

. Research in Motion (RIMM) in June reported the worst quarter in the company's history, and announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 5,000 people. According to Cantech Letter, the troubled smartphone manufacturer will let go of 3,000 workers on August 13th, mainly from its customer service, human resources, marketing, non-enterprise sales and Global Repair Services departments. Employees who are working on the upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system and those in an enterprise sales position are reportedly “safe” from the layoffs, which the company hopes to complete before the end of its second quarter on August 31st.

Boy Genius Report , RIM rumored to lay off 3,000 employees on August 13th, RIM rumored to lay off 3,000 employees on August 13th

Outlook.com preview: Microsoft reinvents its online email offerings

Maybe you heard, but Microsoft launched a new email service today. No, not Hotmail - a completely new, built-from-scratch service. This is Outlook.com, and for the time being, at least, it will exist separately from Hotmail. So why didn't Redmond just give Hotmail a drastic overhaul. Well, friends, there are two explanations. First, the polite one: for technical reasons, the engineers found it easier to build a new service from scratch rather than retrofit the old one. The frank answer: Microsoft is keenly aware Hotmail has a bad rap, thanks to those banners and flashy video ads.










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Cheap Archos 9.7 Carbon Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet launched in the US and UK

Officially announced earlier this month, the Archos 9.7 Carbon is available for purchase now both in the US, and the UK. US customers can buy the tablet here, for only $249.99. If you're in the UK, go here to get the device for £229.99.
Part of Archos' new Element series of tablets, the 9.7 Carbon features a 9.7 inch IPS display with 1024 x 768 pixels, aluminum case, Wi-Fi, GPS, 1GB of RAM, 1GHz single-core processor, VGA front-facing camera, 2MP rear camera, stereo speakers, micro HDMI, full USB port, 16GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support.

Unwired View , Cheap Archos 9.7 Carbon Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet launched in the US and UK, Cheap Archos 9.7 Carbon Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet launched in the US and UK

Twitter quietly adds clickable stock symbols

It might not pack the same thrill as the rumors of in-feed video, but Twitter has added clickable stock symbols on tweets. This now throws up search results for both the stock and the company, using a new 'cash' tag, like $FB, to differentiate from typical links and tags. As noted by TNW, it's bad news for the founder of StockTwits, a service that offered similar functionality to gather tweet-based financial nuggets.

Engadget , Twitter quietly adds clickable stock symbols, Twitter quietly adds clickable stock symbols

Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag

Sony's next-generation tablet appears to have leaked on internal slides spotted by German news site, Mobiflip. In short, it's thinner and lighter than the Tablet S, while internal specifications also trump it, including a Tegra 3 quad-core processor, Android 4.0 ("or later"), 3G connectivity and three storage options; 16, 32 and 64GB. The whole tablet follows the same folded magazine design of Sony's existing tablet, is splashproof and houses a 6,000mAh battery that the slides suggest will manage 10 hours of WiFi-based web browsing.


Engadget , Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag, Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag

Microsoft intros Wedge Mobile Keyboard, whose case doubles as a stand

As we've seen, there will be no shortage of tablet / laptop hybrids on offer when Windows 8 starts shipping this fall. But since those keyboard docks will typically be sold separately, that means you're also about to see loads of third-party alternatives. Not to be left out, Microsoft just announced a Bluetooth mobile keyboard along with its smallest-ever mouse – both of which can be used with any Windows tablet. Starting with that Wedge Mobile Keyboard, it resembles Zaggmate's iPad case from 2010, in that it has a hard case to make it more travel-resilient.




2DayBlog.com , Microsoft intros Wedge Mobile Keyboard, whose case doubles as a stand, Microsoft intros Wedge Mobile Keyboard, whose case doubles as a stand

Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same

Are your elders always complaining about loud and monotonous music. Or perhaps you've started to feel similar sentiments. The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute in Barcelona says it's not just a matter of opinion. The team analyzed data on loudness, pitch and timbre from just under half a million tracks spanning 55 years, finding the average volume of recordings has increased in that time — said to be the doing of record labels so songs stand out amongst other radio noise.

2DayBlog.com , Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same, Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same

Huawei Ascend G 302D arrives in FCC documents

Here is yet another smartphone to have arrived on the FCC's doorsteps – the Huawei Ascend G 302D. The “G” here signifies “Gold”, and it is rather strange to have something denoted as a premium precious metal being relegated to the budget range of smartphones. Ah well, I guess it is not too big of an issue to grapple with after all, as there are far more baffling things on earth to figure out. Just what else have we managed to uncover about the Huawei Ascend G 302D by the FCC.

Ubergizmo , Huawei Ascend G 302D arrives in FCC documents, Huawei Ascend G 302D arrives in FCC documents

Toshiba slips into the red as latest earnings reveal $153 million loss

Toshiba's most recent fiscal results (the first of its 2012 financial year) show that while the company pulled in $16 billion in turnover, it slumped to a $154 million loss for the last three months. While its "social infrastructure" unit (power plants, LED light bulbs and radiation detectors) generated a $107 million profit, the consumer electronics and white-goods sectors continued to lose sales. The company attributes the loss to further restructuring costs as well as pointing an accusatory digit toward the European financial crisis and concerns about power generation capacity in Japan.

Engadget , Toshiba slips into the red as latest earnings reveal $153 million loss, Toshiba slips into the red as latest earnings reveal $153 million loss

Wikipad specs revealed

Remember the Wikipad that was unveiled at CES awhile ago. Well, it looks like the gaming tablet's official specs have been officially revealed. According to an exclusive interview GamesBeat had with its creator, the Wikipad will feature a 10.1" IPS display with a 16:10 1,280 x 800 resolution. On the inside it will pack a Tegra 3 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and at least 16GB of internal storage. It will also feature a 23.46Wh battery that is said to provide up to six hours of continuous gaming or eight hours of video playback. It will also run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Ubergizmo , Wikipad specs revealed, Wikipad specs revealed

AT&T's Eco-rating makes in-store debut alongside Pantech Renue

In February, at Mobile World Congress, AT&T announced a new program that would rate its various devices on their environmental-friendliness. Now that system is finally getting its in-store debut alongside the impressively green Pantech Renue. The Eco-ratings, which grade devices based on their use of recycled materials and toxic metals such as mercury and lead will give those more concerned with protecting the Earth than having the latest and greatest tech an easy way to determine the device that's right for them.



Engadget , AT&T's Eco-rating makes in-store debut alongside Pantech Renue, AT&T's Eco-rating makes in-store debut alongside Pantech Renue

With EOS M, Canon Joins the Mirrorrless Battle

The new Canon EOS M Digital Camera features a 18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor that offers a great solution to videographers and photographers of all levels. This mirrorrless camera comes with two new lenses designed specifically for Canon's new camera format – the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. And do not worry, it also support the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses through the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M. Scheduled to be available in October in black and white, the new EOS M Digital Camera bundled with the new EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens will be priced at $799.99.


GIZMOGRAPH , With EOS M, Canon Joins the Mirrorrless Battle, With EOS M, Canon Joins the Mirrorrless Battle

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust order Ascribe Emergency Department solution, Ascribe Symphony

30th July 2012 – Ascribe has announced today the order of its Emergency Department (ED) solution, Ascribe Symphony, by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT).Ascribe’s ED solution is an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system designed to improve patient flow through the department, providing users with simple, yet comprehensive access to clinical information at ‘the point of care’. The Trust chose Ascribe’s ED solution because it will provide them with one central information system within the Emergency Department, reducing time in retrieving information and improving throughput of p

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Office for Mac 2011 and 2008 ready for OS X Mountain Lion, procrastinators groan

So you updated to OS X Mountain Lion and, gosh darn it, you're not sure that Office for Mac 2011 (or Office 2008 for Mac) will be in perfect harmony. Time to put off finishing that accounts receivable spreadsheet until IT sorts it all out, right. Unfortunately for anyone looking to catch a break, Microsoft just certified that the two most recent Mac versions of Office will purr with Apple's latest big cat. About the only hiccup remaining is the inability to manually download and install future updates as long as Gatekeeper is on full lockdown.

Engadget , Office for Mac 2011 and 2008 ready for OS X Mountain Lion, procrastinators groan, Office for Mac 2011 and 2008 ready for OS X Mountain Lion, procrastinators groan

HP ProBook 4430s 14-inch Laptop

The 14-inch HP ProBook 4430s is now available for just $479.99. The laptop is powered by a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor, which is combined with a 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 7200RPM hard disk drive, a DVD burner, 802.11n Wi-Fi and an Intel HD 3000 graphics. The HP ProBook 4430s 14-inch laptop runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system.

TechFresh , HP ProBook 4430s 14-inch Laptop, HP ProBook 4430s 14-inch Laptop

Lotus Evora S IPS automatic transmission option arrives in October (video)

The Lotus Evora S IPS that the company showed drifting all around its test track earlier this year will be available in October, says Car and Driver. The kinder, gentler Lotus is fitted with the six-speed Intelligent Precision Shift transmission, an Aisin unit swiped from the Toyota Camry and retuned with Lotus electronics and actuators. There are two 'regular' modes and two 'sport' modes on the IPS gearbox. The former include a traditional hands-off automatic and an auto mode with shifts handled by wheel-mounted paddles.



Autoblog , Lotus Evora S IPS automatic transmission option arrives in October (video), Lotus Evora S IPS automatic transmission option arrives in October (video)

Kia shows off more of its next Forte

So far in the rollout for the 2014 Kia Forte we've had two helpings of sketches, now we get an artfully obfuscated look at the car's actual sheetmetal. Posting photos of the five-door hatch on its South Korean Facebook page (our Forte is the K3 in Kia's home market), what we can say so far is that it's got an attractive backside. This is the budget maker's challenger to that thick slice of the market that's home to the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus, and speaking of that last car, when we look at the image above we get definite hints of it, and that's not a bad thing.

Autoblog , Kia shows off more of its next Forte, Kia shows off more of its next Forte

Sigma R&D shows Kinect sign language and Jedi savvy to win gesture challenge

Sigma R&D has won first prize in a gesture challenge to show just how much more talent — like sign language translation and light saber fun — can be unlocked in a Kinect. Normally the Microsoft device can only scope body and full mitt movements, but the research company was able to track individual fingers with a Kinect or similar sensor, plus its custom software, allowing a user's hand to become a more finely tuned controller. To prove it, the company introduced a virtual lightsaber to a subject, tracking his swordsmanship perfectly and using his thumb extension to turn it on and off.

2DayBlog.com , Sigma R&D shows Kinect sign language and Jedi savvy to win gesture challenge, Sigma R&D shows Kinect sign language and Jedi savvy to win gesture challenge

Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket

When it comes to surviving the winter cold, having a good thick jacket just do not cut it anymore nowadays. Some jackets just need to have that extra technology to provide better heating properties for warmth. For those who live in places where extreme cold is always the norm, it pays to have a jacket like the M12 Cordless Heated Jacket from Milwaukee. The Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket does not only provide warmth by virtue of the layers of fabric materials used. The jacket also features carbon fiber heating elements and heat zones systematically placed to provide warmth where it's needed.

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Amazon Q2 2012 earnings: net income down 96 percent to $7 million, net sales up 29 percent to $12.83 billion

When internet mega retailer Amazon kicked off its fiscal year this past spring with $13.8 billion in net sales, the prognosis for the quarter ahead was dour, to say the least. At the time, the company projected its Q2 2012 performance would see an operating loss of $40 million to $260 million versus Q2 2011, as well as a slight down tick in revenue at $11.9 billion to $13.3 billion quarter to quarter. Well, the numbers are in and it looks like the forecast was right on the money. The Seattle-based outfit posted $7 million in net income for the quarter, a year over year loss amounting to a whopping 96 percent decrease.

Engadget , Amazon Q2 2012 earnings: net income down 96 percent to $7 million, net sales up 29 percent to $12.83 billion, Amazon Q2 2012 earnings: net income down 96 percent to $7 million, net sales up 29 percent to $12.83 billion

Microsoft reportedly won't let Dell build a tablet for Windows RT launch

. It's no secret that Microsoft is being much more careful than usual when it comes to which vendors it will let make tablets based on its Windows RT operating system for its initial Windows 8 launch this fall. And according to Unwired View, only four of Microsoft's (MSFT) original equipment manufacturers have been given the green light to make Windows RT tablets so far: Asus (2357), Toshiba (6502), Samsung (005930) and Lenovo.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft reportedly won't let Dell build a tablet for Windows RT launch, Microsoft reportedly won't let Dell build a tablet for Windows RT launch

Watch a huge chunk of road debris hit a car head on

Its surprising enough when a pebble kicks up off the road and nicks the windshield. This, on the other hand, will give you nightmares. A dash-cam video captured in – where else – Russia reveals just how frightening hazards of the road can be, when a car crash resulted in debris flying over the highway median barrier, slamming into the front of an oncoming Volkswagen Golf Plus. The mother and young child that were both in the VW escaped without injury.

This incident was not unlike the incident we reported on last year, in which a woman was recording video while driving when the truck in front of her kicked up a 2x4 off the road.



Autoblog , Watch a huge chunk of road debris hit a car head on, Watch a huge chunk of road debris hit a car head on

This is what a six-rotor Wankel looks and sounds like

Ah, the Wankel. You magnificent, high-reving feat of unorthodox engineering. Your biggest champion, Mazda, may have left you – at least for the moment – but that doesn't mean some mad mechanics can't rally you and a few friends for a high-horsepower party. The folks over at Pulse Performance Race Engineering of New Zealand have constructed an engine made from six, count 'em, six Wankel rotors. The mere fact that this engine starts and runs is a testament to the mechanical know-how of these guys. For comparison's sake, Mazda's own Le Mans-winning 787 prototype utilized a four-rotor Wankel.



Autoblog , This is what a six-rotor Wankel looks and sounds like, This is what a six-rotor Wankel looks and sounds like

Coaching not quotas is key to achieving boardroom balance in UK Life Sciences

Hatfield, 26 July 2012: Achieving boardroom gender balance is vital to building successful Life Sciences companies – but the industry must do more to make this a reality, according to a major new report published today by RSA, the leading global Life Sciences Executive Search and Interim Management specialist. The Women on Boards: A Life Sciences’ Perspective survey found that 84% of leaders in the sector believe that balance and diversity is key to creating the ideal boardroom and three out of five executives agree that men and women should be equally represented.

Press Release Distribution , Coaching not quotas is key to achieving boardroom balance in UK Life Sciences, Coaching not quotas is key to achieving boardroom balance in UK Life Sciences

Carroll Shelby's wife, family finally agree to burial

The Detroit News reports Carroll Shelby will finally be buried some two months after his death. Two factions of the legendary designer's family have finally settled on what do with his remains. One one side, Shelby's children claimed he wanted his remains cremated and divided between them and a plot in Texas. His surviving wife, Cleo Shelby, said the document detailing those wishes was a forgery, and that Carroll Shelby had actually signed different paperwork two years ago giving her control over his remains.

Autoblog , Carroll Shelby's wife, family finally agree to burial, Carroll Shelby's wife, family finally agree to burial

Facebook's mobile strategy is reportedly flawed, says report

The behemoth social network recently hosted its first earnings conference call yesterday with CEO Mark Zuckerberg casting the company's direction. Zuckerberg said earlier that developing Facebook's mobile platform is a top priority of the company. The CEO also highlighted its plans to increase revenue from mobile ads. Now, a new report sheds some light into Facebook's mobile strategy. According to a research conducted by EyeTrackShop, an online eye tracking solutions company, Facebook's ads on its mobile apps seems to perform quite poorly, particularly on the iPhone.

Ubergizmo , Facebook's mobile strategy is reportedly flawed, says report, Facebook's mobile strategy is reportedly flawed, says report

Multiple reports say iPhone 5 will launch on September 21st

. The “iPhone 5″ rumor mill has, for the time being, settled on a date when Apple's (AAPL) highly-anticipated smartphone will be released: September 21st. Both PhoneArena and App4Phone, neither of which has a proven track record with pre-release iPhone rumors, both cite unnamed sources who say that Apple will launch its latest iPhone on the third Friday in September.

Boy Genius Report , Multiple reports say iPhone 5 will launch on September 21st, Multiple reports say iPhone 5 will launch on September 21st

Twitter rumored to be pitching in-feed video shows to studios

Twitter has been making a giant push for expanded tweets from content providers. It's only a short logical leap from that to Twitter providing the content itself, and that's exactly what AdWeek claims may well happen. Its unconfirmed tipsters have the microblog taking a page from YouTube by pitching Hollywood movie and TV studios on "several" original shows that would live in followers' feeds, including the seemingly inescapable reality show. While Twitter wouldn't have someone in the director's chair, it might still play a role by letting viewers affect the show as it's happening - and of course, running ads.

Engadget , Twitter rumored to be pitching in-feed video shows to studios, Twitter rumored to be pitching in-feed video shows to studios

Google Nexus 7 Sleeve and Case Options Unveiled by WaterField Designs

Our friends at WaterField Designs have just announced a nice collection of Google Nexus 7 sized sleeves and cases. There are 7 products that are perfectly sized to hold the new Nexus 7 Android tablet or another similarly sized device such as the Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble Nook and other 7 inch tablets. The options range from very minimal sleeves, up to the Personal Muzetto Outback Waxed Canvas bag (not pictured here). The cases feature zippers, soft padding and extra pockets for gear organization. I have never been disappointed with a WaterField product. I use several of their zippered pouches and their zippered wallet every day.

The Gadgeteer , Google Nexus 7 Sleeve and Case Options Unveiled by WaterField Designs, Google Nexus 7 Sleeve and Case Options Unveiled by WaterField Designs

Zuckerberg: No Facebook phone for now

. Facebook (FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday said what many consumers have long been thinking: That it “won't make much sense” for Facebook to build its own phone. During Thursday's earnings report call, Zuckerberg was asked whether his company planned to get into the hardware business to expand its brand further into the mobile realm.

Boy Genius Report , Zuckerberg: No Facebook phone for now, Zuckerberg: No Facebook phone for now

Crysis 3 screenshots tread deep into the urban jungle

Crysis 3's busy environments aim to strike a balance between the blazing beaches and steaming jungles of the first game, and the crisp tower blocks of the second. The results should hopefully provide an exotic middle ground between both titles, but the set dressing is less important than the size and inventiveness of the areas themselves. Crysis 2 funnelled your super suit's spectacular abilities down narrow channels signposted by giant gawking bits of UI lettering. Hopefully the third game will let us experiment a little more with the neat new toys, like the nano-bow, and the gun that fires 500 rounds a second.




2DayBlog.com , Crysis 3 screenshots tread deep into the urban jungle, Crysis 3 screenshots tread deep into the urban jungle