Telus To Launch BlackBerry Bold 9790 On December 2nd

Telus Canada is reportedly preparing to launch the all new BlackBerry Bold 9790 on their network starting on December 2nd. The handset is said to retail for $479.99 outright or for $129.99 with a new 3-year contract. Just to remind you, the BlackBerry Bold 9790 offers a 2.44-inch 480 x 360 touchscreen display, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP camera with 720p HD video capture, NFC, WiFi, HSDPA, GPS and a 3.5mm headset jack.

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Apple seeks to ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany

. Samsung's tweaks to the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 weren't enough to satisfy Apple's legal team. Apple successfully banned Samsung's German subsidiaries from selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after it accused the South Korea-based company of patent infringement. Samsung responded by releasing a modified Galaxy Tab 10.1N tablet it believed had addressed all of Apple's concerns. Unfortunately, Apple isn't satisfied with the changes and it wants to ban Samsung from selling the new tablet as well. A hearing for Apple's request for an injunction is scheduled for December 22nd, Dow Jones Newswires said.

Boy Genius Report, Apple seeks to ban Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N in Germany

Galaxy Nexus LTE Images Uncovered in Verizon Site Source Code

We have no idea when Verizon actually plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (though there is plenty of speculation), but whatever is going on Big Red is most definitely getting things prepared. Android Forum member Ytram did some digging in the Verizon website’s XML manifest and uncovered the images that will eventually make up the 360 degree preview of the handset.




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(MOPHIE)RED products are for a good cause

World AIDS Day is tomorrow (December 1st) and mophie has announced its partnership with Product Red in support of the cause. In case you didn't know, Product Red is a brand that is licensed to partner companies to create products to raise awareness and funds to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. mophie, the creator of battery solutions for iOS devices has come up with a new special edition line of its flagship products and will be putting them on sale tomorrow.

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A Bag Indiana Jones Could Love

I was very interested to see these Filson bags while surfing recently.  Filson makes a line of fabric and leather luggage, travel accessories and wallets, briefcases and totes, and field bags (think daily-carry gear bags).  They use twill and wool fabrics in their bags, and I especially love the looks of the medium Wool Field Bag.  The medium field bag in blue/black plaid is shown, but the bag is available in a variety of plaid fabrics, camo designs, and solid black.  There's a full-width slip-in pocket on the back and two pockets on the ends.

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Researchers print bone-like material with 3D printer

With the advancement of our technology, 3D printers have been making great strides in replicating various objects, going beyond creating mere models to parts that can actually be used in real world applications. Now it appears that researchers have managed to use a 3D printer to create a bone-like structure that can be used as scaffolds to stimulate the growth of replacement bone tissue. This is achieved by optimizing a ProMetal 3D printer that is not only commercially available, but was originally designed to create metal objects.

Ubergizmo, Researchers print bone-like material with 3D printer

Samsung DROID Charge receives Gingerbread

Last week we reported that the Gingerbread update for the Samsung DROID Charge would be arriving in a week's time and it looks like Verizon managed to keep its promise. It has been reported that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the 4G LTE phone has started to roll out to DROID Charge owners today. So for those of you who haven't loaded your DROID Charge with a custom ROM, be prepared to receive some Gingerbread goodness over the next few days.

Ubergizmo, Samsung DROID Charge receives Gingerbread

Samsung may exit netbook business in 2012

. Samsung is considering an exit from the low-margin netbook business as soon as next year according to a recent report. French CNET blog Blogeee claims to have obtained an email sent by the South Korea-based electronics giant to several of its partners. “Following the introduction of our new strategy in 2012, we stop the product range in 10.1” (Netbook) in Q1 2012 for the benefit of Ultraportables products (11.6 and 12 inches) and ultrabooks to be launched in 2012,” the email reportedly stated (machine-translated).

Boy Genius Report, Samsung may exit netbook business in 2012

Hack your monitor and 3D glasses for the ultimate privacy, fap to white screen!

You've always wanted a bit more privacy with your monitor (porn jokes imminent) and if you're willing to tear apart a spare LCD monitor and a pair of 3D theatre glasses, you'll get it. In lieu of a thicker tinfoil hat, Instructables' dimovi suggests removing the LCD's frame, cutting out its polarized film with a utility knife before removing the screen's film adhesive with a combination of cleaner and paint thinner and reassembling the monitor. Once complete, grab the glasses, cut out the lenses and combine them with the plastic film removed from the monitor before inserting them back into their frames.

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Late Night Holidroid Contest: 30 Minutes, 3 Prizes!

Hey night owls: It’s another late night “Happy Holidroid” Contest and we’ve got three prizes up for grabs. We’re going to start mixing it up a bit the rest of the week with entry methods and time of posting… so keep your eye on Phandroid during the day… and for Galaxy Nexus or Nexii or what have you. But for now, goodluck winning tonight.




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Apple and Google just say no to ESRB mobile app ratings

You're familiar with the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), right. They're the lot who help moms and dads ensure that their kiddies only get their grubby mitts on age-appropriate content. Recently, the ESRB's reach extended into the mobile space, but it turns out that Apple and Google aren't down with the ESRB's handy dandy ratings system. Despite being invited to the party, the two tech behemoths with matching app purchasing portals are quite content with their existing controls, thank you very much.

Engadget, Apple and Google just say no to ESRB mobile app ratings

Windows 8 may be too late for tablets, Forrester says

. The media had a positive response when Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 earlier this year, and consumers seemed to have a high level of interest in seeing Microsoft's unique Metro UI on tablets. A preliminary study confirmed that the initial response to Windows 8 tablets on social networking sites was certainly positive; 63% of relevant Twitter posts analyzed after Microsoft's announcement said that Windows 8 looked more compelling than Apple's iOS platform. According to market research firm Forrester, however, Windows 8 might be too little, too late.

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UK Retailers Resume Shipping Galaxy Nexus Units After Volume Big Fix

Just as Samsung promised, Galaxy Nexus units have returned to retailers’ warehouses everywhere. Following a volume-related bug (it was easily fixed through software), Samsung had to pull units and cease shipment to reflash phones with the fix in place. They said it’d be back sometime this week and it turns out things happened sooner rather than later. For those who already have the phone, an OTA upgrade will be headed your way shortly.

Android Phone, UK Retailers Resume Shipping Galaxy Nexus Units After Volume Big Fix

Asus Transformer Prime Gets A December 8 Release

Retail website Newegg may have revealed a more specific retail launch date of the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet. While other sites have been accepting pre-orders of the device, Newegg lists the Transformer Prime with a December 8 release, along with a $499 starting price tag. The 10.1-inch Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a bit thick at 8.3 millimeters.

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Ricoh creates new GXR camera module for 2012

Anyone remember Ricoh's GXR camera system. For those unfamiliar, the GXR is a rather uniquely designed camera in the sense that it features interchangeable camera units. Now if you're wondering so how's that different from a DSLR. Well, unlike a DSLR that allows for interchangeable lens, the GXR allows the user to change not just the lens, but the sensor as well.

Ubergizmo, Ricoh creates new GXR camera module for 2012

Radiologist replicates antique Stradivarius violin

The sound from just about any Stradivarius violin is said to belong to the heavenly realm, and when you couple it with the hand of an accomplished violinist, you can safely say that you have witnessed heaven here on earth – at least in terms of music. Dr. Sirr, a radiologist, claims to have ‘replicated' the antique Stradivarius violin with three different copies, something that is made possible using an X-ray scanner that is normally seen in action to detect cancers and injuries. The US-based group relied on a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner on the 307-year-old instrument in order to uncover its secrets.

Ubergizmo, Radiologist replicates antique Stradivarius violin

Motorola XT928 heading to China Telecom next month

China Telecom customers will be excited to hear that the Motorola XT928 will be available next month. The XT928 is a relative to the DROID RAZR and the latest addition to the DROID X line. Specs wise, the XT928 spots a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 1 GB of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera in the rear with 1080p HD recording, a 1.3 megapixel camera in the front, and Android 2.3. The usual array of Motorola accessories including the Laptop dock will be available.

This device will be available in December, although we do not have a specific price yet.

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Apple founding documents up for auction

I am not quite sure why Apple's founding documents has ended up at Sotheby's New York, but it seems as though if you want to bring home a literal piece of history to your living room, then you would do well to prepare at least $100,000 – although there are whispers on the street that the winning bid might even cost another 50% more than that. This three-page document will feature the John Hancock of Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak as well as Ronald Wayne, clearly establishing the presence and name of Apple Computer Company three and a half decades ago.

Ubergizmo, Apple founding documents up for auction

RIM reportedly offering BlackBerry PlayBook to employees for just $99

. Research In Motion is reportedly offering its 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook to employees for as little as $99 through an employee-only website. The company is also selling its 32GB model for $149 and the 64GB model for $199, The Verge said Monday, noting that employees can order up to eight units each. PlayBook fans can still pick up a unit at a deep discount even without being on RIM's payroll.

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Samsung Galaxy Note LTE Hits The South Korean Market

Samsung has decided to release the Galaxy Note LTE in South Korea via SK Telecom. The Korean version of Galaxy Note LTE is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor from Qualcomm. As a comparison, the original version of Galaxy Note runs on a 1.4GHz dual-core processor from Samsung. The gadget also features a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD display, a stylus, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

TechFresh, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE Hits The South Korean Market

Global Smartphone Adoption Approaches 30 Percent

A breakdown of how the smartphone and feature phone landscape looks across the globe. Image: Vision Mobile. Feature phones still dominate the world's wireless landscape, but in the United States and parts of Europe, smartphone adoption is surging. According to figures released by VisionMobile, a “market analysis and strategy firm,” smartphone adoption has reached over 27 percent around the world.

But while smartphones remain a luxury for most, mobile phones in general are becoming a necessity.


Gadget Lab, Global Smartphone Adoption Approaches 30 Percent

Motorola DROID Bionic Now $200

We're not at all surprised by this bit of news considering new devices have one-upped the DROID Bionic since its debut. The news is that Verizon has dropped its price to $200. It's the standard on-contract price we see from other carriers for their high-end phones so while it's cheaper than the norm for Verizon customers, it's still not quite cheap. Get started at Verizon's site if you're interested (though we're sure some better deals may pop up from third party retailers soon).

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Most consumers plan to pass on Facebook phone, survey suggests

. Thanks in part to the multitude of mobile apps available across every smartphone platform, consumers seem to be uninterested in the own-brand handset Facebook is reportedly developing - security concerns may be an issue as well, of course. According to a recent report, Facebook is working with HTC on a new smartphone code-named “Buffy” that will feature a customized version of the Android operating system with deep Facebook integration. The Wall Street Journal's AllThingsD blog recently conducted a survey to assess interest in the Facebook-branded smartphone, and the results are telling.

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Kindle Fire: bestselling product across Amazon for 8 weeks running

When the Kindle Fire was first announced, it was no surprise that this Amazon-content devouring device would be a hit. Especially for consumers who already get their digital content from Amazon - why not do it on a device that was specifically designed to do so. Well, just as expected, Amazon has made an announcement today, praising the Kindle Fire for being the best selling product across all of Amazon.com last week on Black Friday. The tablet has been on the top of the charts since its introduction on September 28th and it doesn't look like it is going down anytime soon - not when people still have Christmas shopping to do.

Ubergizmo, Kindle Fire: bestselling product across Amazon for 8 weeks running

Luvbook S, the hello Kitty Notebook you ever wanted

It's been a while since a Japanese manufacturer did not announced an "Hello Kitty" powered PC, and while we were expected another Onkyo netbook dressed in the usual Hello Kitty manner, today's treat comes rather an unusual source: Mouse Computer Japan.



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Hitachi, Sony reportedly begins shipping next-gen 4-inch iPhone displays

. Sony and Hitachi are reportedly working with Apple on a 4-inch display for an iOS device presumed to be the next-generation iPhone set to launch next year. Citing unnamed sources within Apple's Asian supply chain, Macotakara.jp reports that the two suppliers have teamed up to begin preliminary production of Apple's new 4-inch iPhone displays. The two companies are also said to be working on a “fundamentally changed” display for Apple's iPad 4. As Apple's legal battles with Samsung continue, the Cupertino, California-based company has reportedly looked to a number of new parts suppliers as it distances itself from Samsung.

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M3-synchy robot

Early last year, the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute (ATR) lifted the veil from the M3-synchy, where it was constructed via the robotics company known as Vstone. Specially designed to be tiny and portable, it delivers image and voice recognition functionality. At this moment, Vstone still sells the M3-synchy, although they do take orders from a rather similar product known as the RPC-S1. The specifications alone are more or less identical, where it measures around 30cm tall, comes with 17 degrees of freedom, and will feature an embedded PICO 820 computer, a solitary 1.3-megapixel camera, a couple of microphones, and a speaker.

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Samyang AE 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS For Nikon DSLRs

Samyang will launch the AE 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS lens for Nikon single-lens-reflex cameras with a DX-sized sensor. The new lens consists of 10 elements in 7 groups, including one hybrid aspherical lens element designed to reduce chromatic aberrations. Priced at €325 ($432), the Samyang AE 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS lens also features a microprocessor that can pass on aperture information to the camera body.

TechFresh, Samyang AE 8mm f/3.5 Aspherical IF MC Fish-eye CS For Nikon DSLRs

Motorola Droid 4 Specs & Official Pictures Leak In The Wild!

The device is more or less similar to the Motorola Droid RAZR Android phone released recently, but is actually a direct successor to the Droid 3 Android phone. Packing the legacy 5-row QWERTY keyboard, Motorola Droid 4 features everything that's just as impressive as it looks. Nothing strikingly different from the Droid 3, but you do have a few goodies like 4G LTE support, faster processor and a more powerful battery in the Droid 4, which are some  of the more notably differentiating factors between the two.



Technology Nerd, Motorola Droid 4 Specs & Official Pictures Leak In The Wild!

Verizon Motorola Droid Razr coming in white soon?

Launched a few weeks ago as one of Verizon's best smartphones of the year, the Motorola Droid Razr might get a new color version soon. According to the screenshot seen below (which reportedly comes from Verizon's device management system), a white Droid Razr should be released sometime soon. Most likely, the white Razr will cost as much as the black version ($299 on contract).


Unwired View, Verizon Motorola Droid Razr coming in white soon?

Protect Your Small Business with Norton Internet Security Products from Symantec

This post brought to you by Norton Small Business by Symantec. All opinions are 100% mine. When I surf the Internet or read email, I always try to avoid places and situations that could be dangerous - I never open emails with attachments from people I don't know, I never click on random links in emails, and I avoid sites that sound skeevy.  Still, I once got a virus from a website that I had been to thousands of times before.  That virus wrecked my computer so badly that it had to be reimaged, and I consider myself lucky that I didn't lose any of my important files and that no one was able to steal my identity.

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Mimo Magic Touch 10″ — USB-Driven Capacitive Touchscreen Monitor

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Zazoo Photo Clock Review

I am guessing pretty almost every parent has had a moment where your little one has decided to wake just at the sight of sunlight in the morning, ready to take on the day hours before you would like him or her up.  Zazoo Kids has created the Zazoo Photo Clock to help alleviate some of these moments.  The Zazoo Photo Clock has recently received 2011 awards from The National Parenting Center and the Parent Tested Parent Approved organizations. The Zazoo Photo Clock is for toddlers on up.   As the child becomes older, the Zazoo Kids Photo Clock can function as a digital picture frame and highlight personal photos.

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HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker is simple and elegant

While there are a lot of wireless speakers available on the market, not all of them are able to achieve the same simplicity and elegance that just oozes out of the HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker. This clever little device is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that lets you play your audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device (which should include your smartphone and tablet). To make it work, all you have to do is turn it on by twisting the top and pairing it via Bluetooth. And that's about it. To increase the volume, you only need to pull the speaker higher, and to decrease the volume, just do the opposite.

Ubergizmo, HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker is simple and elegant

Worst Password List Revealed

Mashable has published a list of worst passwords. The list, which were provided by productivity app developer SplashData, consists of keywords and combination of numbers that are commonly utilized by Internet users. The worst password list includes the obvious ones like: password, 123456, 12345678, and abc123. Other passwords consist of commonly-used words for passwords such as trustno1, letmein, iloveyou, baseball, and football.

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Researchers put smartphones on a power diet, drastically improve battery life

Nokia's Asha handsets already use browser compression to reduce data costs and power consumption for customers in the developing world, but the company's Finnish neighbours over at Aalto University have taken a totally different approach. By using a network proxy to squash traffic into bursts rather than a constant bit rate, and by forcing a smartphone's modem into idle mode between each burst, the researchers claim they can cut 3G power consumption by 74 percent.

Engadget, Researchers put smartphones on a power diet, drastically improve battery life