First Ford Focus Electric heads to Google

This time last year, Ford was pulling the wraps off the Focus Electric at CES in Las Vegas. Twelve months later, Ford is slowly beginning production of its first EV at its Michigan Assembly plant and dropped off one early example to the crew at Google. We're not sure what the search giant is doing with Dearborn's inaugural EV, but something involving either Google Street View or its autonomous vehicle program isn't out of the question.

Autoblog, First Ford Focus Electric heads to Google

Beyond Analysis Launches New Company Website

Twitter game behind re-launch increases visitors by 83%London, UK - 04 January 2012 – Through a fun new Twitter analyser game, leading customer insight group, Beyond Analysis, has today announced a 83% increase in visitors to its re-launched company website; www.beyondanalysis.net. Developed in partnership with integrated marketing agency, Better Things, the website signals a new and engaging way for organisations to present their corporate image online. To launch the new website, Better Things developed a Twitter analyser game that showcased the strength of Beyond Analysis’ analytical technology.

Press Release Distribution, Beyond Analysis Launches New Company Website

Nokia Car Mode now available for download

Remember the Nokia Car Mode app we reported about in September last year. Well, it's been a few months now but Nokia has finally completed the app and put it up for download. According to an announcement on the official Nokia Blog today, Nokia Care Mode is now available to the public. The app gives your Nokia phone a “car mode” that makes operating the phone while driving more manageable.

Ubergizmo, Nokia Car Mode now available for download

Frameshift iPad Stand

The Frameshift iPad Stand from DARWINmachine is made of hand-brushed, anodized CNC aircraft-grade aluminum.  It has military-grade abrasion resistant rubber padding and stainless steel hardware, so it's built for the rigors of travel as well as home and office use.  It adjusts to an infinity of angles, and it will support the iPad in horizontal or vertical orientation.  The tripod design enhances stability, and the Frameshift is compatible with the iPad's charging cable.  The Frameshift is available in red or blue in models for the iPad or the iPad 2.  The price will be $129.00, but DARWINmachine is currently offering it at an introducto

The Gadgeteer, Frameshift iPad Stand

Unlocked GSM 16GB Galaxy Nexus for $560 at DailySteals Today

It seems these daily deal sites have really taken a liking to Android over the past year or so. Another Android device is being offered for cheap and we think most of you looking for an unlocked GSM version will appreciate this one. DailySteals is offering the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus 16GB for $560. As most other players have this thing for $600-$700 (most closer to $700 than $600), $560 is a lot closer to the norm for an off-contract device in this range.

The condition is new, apparently, so there are no refurbished woes to deal with.

Android Phone, Unlocked GSM 16GB Galaxy Nexus for $560 at DailySteals Today

Arqiva wins distribution deal with Freesat

Contract renewal for Arqiva’s delivery of EPG data to Freesat platformArqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has secured a further contract to deliver Freesat’s Electronic Programme Guide. Dual and redundant multiplexing, uplink and satellite capacity on Eurobird 1 will ensure the constant availability of the essential EPG data to over 2 million Freesat receivers across the UK.

Press Release Distribution, Arqiva wins distribution deal with Freesat

Kuala Lumpur mandates WiFi in eateries starting in April

Now for some news much closer to home, it seems as if officials have their heads in a far more sensible place over such a long period of time. Kuala Lumpur — already home to one of the world's most lust-worthy airports and some of the most accessible / affordable mobile data plans — will soon mandate that all new restaurants provide WiFi to their customers. And by “WiFi,” we mean “access to the entire internet.” According to local paper New Strait Times, the rule will be enforced as early as April, applying to eatery owners operating on premises larger than 120 square meters.

2DayBlog.com, Kuala Lumpur mandates WiFi in eateries starting in April