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What sets the Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge from other sound docks is that it allows remote streaming of audio, coming from Bluetooth-enabled gadgets directly to the speakers. Both speaker docks support Bluetooth Class 2.0 Stereo A2DP protocol that enables transfer of broad bandwidth for high digital music quality up to a range of 33 feet. The nifty wireless feature allows you to use your iPad, iPod, or iPhone to write e-mails, browser the web, listen to music, watch movies, and play games while simultaneously enjoying your favorite music over the Sound Step speakers – now that’s multitaski...

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Is it possible to capture stream of 32 bits from 16F74 PIC with arduino?The line seems to be CBUS, or at least the stream is for an LCD display which is being driven with PCF2111C.The PCF2111C takes in following signals:CLB Clock burst input (CBUS)DLEN Data input enableDATASo, I want to capture this stream of 32 bits between 16F74 and PCF2111C.Any example code available? I have been trying to find this kind of code, but all seem to capture one word which is 8 bits long.If this is not possible, I might be able to capture the bits I need from PCF2111Cs output (parallel, takes 16 IOs...), i only need 16 bits from that stream that would be usable for me (they drive certain parts of the LCD screen). But if there is any other way to get that whole stream to arduino it would be great..Help Smile...

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cool gadgets Boba Fett LEGO Minifigure Alarm Clock

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Cool New Gadgets LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk – Smaller But Tougher Than Ever Before

Cool New Gadgets LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk – Smaller But Tougher Than Ever BeforeAre you curious? No it’s not some shady rapper, but the renowned LaCie Rugged external hard disk drive that’s back. The LaCie Rugged Hard Drive is now smaller than ever (dimension of mere 3.4 x 5.3 x 0.75 in.) and it’s back ready to take on rougher rumblin’ and stumblin’. Still sporting the Series’ original orange color and popular design, the new LaCie Rugged Mini comes with whole new features and options that turn this hard drive into a perfect mobile storage and backup solution.Like its predecessors, the LaCie Rugged Mini Hard Disk is shock and drop-resistant thanks to its rubber sleeve; but it doesn’t end there. The new Mini is also tougher than ever,...

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Cool New Gadgets Updates to Look Forward to in Gateway’s ID and NV Laptops

Acer, for one, has already had its day or two unveiling back-to-school laptops. Of course, they have seen the need of students to have new gadgets, so they launched them just in time. But their sister brand Gateway does not want to take the back seat either. They may not have new product line but they certainly have something more exciting in store and that is by updating their ID and NV laptops.So what’s new for these Gateway laptops? Well both the 15.6-inch NV series and the 14-inch ID47 will now include USB 3.0 and a choice of Sandy Bridge processors. But for the entry-level NV, it has now an option for one of AMD’s fresh-off-the-line Llano chips. So if you are looking forward to having this entry-level, you can opt for this newest...

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Cool New Gadgets Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker – Great Sound Quality in a Small Package

On the other hand, small type of speakers is easy to bring anywhere you go because of its portability. You can simply take it with you during travels, place it on the table, bring it while lounging by the pool or sitting outside your house. But the problem is when if you use small type of speakers, the bass and full audio quality becomes unpleasant. Good thing there is the new Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker.The Cyber Snipa Sonar Portable Mini Speaker only measures 190 x 215 x 90mm enough to easily carry anywhere you want to play and listen to your favorite sounds. Just plug its 18-inch chord into any MP3 player, laptop, smartphone and other portable media device that has standard 3.5mm audio connection.The Sonar PMS’ lithium...

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Cool New Gadgets Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 – An Ultraportable Light Powered Keyboard

discover the electricity saved by devices that utilize the free abundant energy coming from the sun. All of these benefits were made possible by Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750.This K750 is a wireless keyboard that is powered by solar energy. This means no cables and batteries needed which make it environment and user friendly. It charges as long as there is light, whether it is under a sun’s beam or beneath your desktop lamp. It even stays charged for about 3 months in full absence of light. The Logitech Solar App lets you know the amount of battery power remaining plus the amount of power the keyboard gets from the lamp. Although the K750 is wireless, connectivity is not an issue since it uses long-range connection that allows...

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Cool New Gadgets Sony HD-PG5 – The Mobile Backup and Entertainment Solution In One

Luckily Sony’s new HD-PG5 series portable HDD comes with more than the usual hard drive specs and accessories. This storage device comes with value added features that expand your home entertainment choices. More than just 500 GB storage capacity; the HD-PG5U connects to select Bravia models using a USB interface.This enables direct recording of HD television programs from the TV tuner of cable services. The included USB adaptor also allows easy and simple transfer of video files from supported Handycam camcorders to the HD-PG5U by using the Direct Copy function. This feature eliminates the need to use a computer to backup and save video footages into the external drive. Furthermore, PlayStation 3 owners can use the mobile HDD to...

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Cool New Gadgets Axis Safety Hub – A Self-Powered Safety Hub with AM/FM/NOAA Weather Alert and USB Cell Phone Charger

 Dubbed as a self-powered safety hub with AM/FM/NOAA weather alert and USB cell phone charger, this product is designed for extreme weather scenarios, on which gadgets such as radio, flashlight, and cell phone charger are of utmost importance. It is setup for seven weather channels and AM/FM bands so even if there is no electricity, you are still updated about the weather and other news.The weather is very unpredictable, right? Although there are news alerts, sometimes you just find yourself unprepared for the situation, so having this emergency gadget around is a big plus. With its AM/FM/NOAA weather radio feature, you can tune into a variety of AM/FM stations and also 7 preset NOAA weather channels. Just make sure to fully...

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Cool New Gadgets Add Depth to Your Audio Recordings with Zoom H2n

there is also the matter of sound. For an immersive surround sound experience, you’ll need all the bells and whistles with the new Zoom H2n handy audio recorder. This new generation portable hand held recorder is loaded with the latest audio recording technology that captures and delivers perfect sound quality anytime and anywhere. It’s the perfect companion for the techie film makers, journalist, pod casters, musicians, and songwriters.The H2n is the only portable recorder outfitted with five advanced microphone capsules on board. This unique feature allows the H2n to record in four different modes: Mid0Side stereo, 90-degree X/Y stereo, 2-channel, and 4-channel surround sound. Its Mid-Side stereo makes use of a uni-directional Mid...

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Cool New Gadgets Save and Share Files with AirStash Wireless Flash Drive

 a new generation flash drive is not just limited to storage functionality. The AirStash can do a lot more like storing movies, music, photos, and documents as well as wirelessly sharing these using your mobile phone, netbook, tablet, media player, and computer.Basically, AirStash is easy to use like a flash drive. Simply plug it into a computer and it will appear as a disk drive on the desktop. It can work with PCs that use popular OS such as Windows, OS X, Chrome OS plus other devices that have USB drive. While plugged, it charges its built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Moreover, the AirStash provides extra storage for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad so you can always have that additional space in case you need to bring...

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Cool New Gadgets Acer HD Media Router 1000 for Superb Online Entertainment

VOIP calls minus those irritating glitches and lags, and high performance gaming, HD Media Router 1000 is the gadget for you! It comes with an amazing combination of up to 300 Mbps speed, 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and HD Fuel bandwidth prioritization.You’ll also find a Shareport USB that allows device printing and an SD Card slot which lets you access HD media files. Thank to DLNA, this HD Media Router can connect to just about any device.The HD Media Router 1000 is made to stay up to date with your connected lifestyle and deliver the continuous connectivity you need to power several devices simultaneously. With the router’s HD Fuel technology, it can automatically manage traffic flow and optimize your broadband connection for high-bandwidth...

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Cool New Gadgets Soundfreaq Sound Step and Sound Step Recharge Speakers – Music and Freedom

These compact wireless speakers offer different ways to listen to your favorite music and provide an option either dock and charge your iPad or keep it in hand while you stream video, music and game audio wirelessly. The dock comes with a handy removable spacer so that it can fit most iPad with cases and covers, eliminating the need to remove your iPad from its protective jacket when docking.The speakers can also play audio from different sources including popular Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices. Both speakers feature an integrated FM radio, a pair of 2-inch driver and a dedicated 3-inch sub-woofer. Soundfreaq’s very own UQ3 spatial sound enhancement was added to improve natural bass output and stereo separation. The...

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Cool New Gadgets Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker – Tiny Speaker But Great Bass Quality

when it comes to portability, you cannot just move this type of speakers from one place to another every time you want to play music either indoors or outdoors. In case you need something that is very handy but without compromising audio quality, there’s the new Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker that you can bring anywhere.The Sonpre RockPod Bluetooth Speaker is a small portable speaker that measures just about 6.9cm(L) x 4.2cm(H). Regardless of its dimension, it can produce enhanced sound with excellent bass quality unlike other average tiny speakers out there. It can simply be paired with popular music devices like MP3, MP4, PC, Laptop, PDA, NDS, PSP, PC, MID, iPhone, Mobile phones and many more through Bluetooth connection so you...

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Cool New Gadgets LaCie Porsche Design P’9230 Desktop Drive – Form and Function, Perfectly Combined

What we’re talking about here is the new LaCie Porsche Design P’9230. It is a new breed of desktop hard drive that comes with a perfect blend of form and function. It is formed with the collaboration of LaCie and one of the most renowned design firms in the world. With this device, it will be way easy for you to transfer files faster than you could ever imagine.It ensures USB 3.0 performance and has the capacity it takes to hold all of your files. Thanks to its striking LED, P’9230 is oozing with sophisticated elegance.Since LaCie joined forces with Porsche Design, you can be sure that the result is something that combines flawless functionality with pure design – the technical know-how comes from LaCie while the exclusive and timeless...

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Cool New Gadgets Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 Offers an SSD-like Performance in a Flash Drive Form

This is true with the new Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8. It may look like a plain flash drive, measuring 1 in. wide, 4 in. long and 0.3 in. thick but this gadget is not just a regular storage device at all. It can reach up to 270 MB/s read speeds, doing better than internal and external hard drives. Because of the RC8’s dedicated SandForce SSD controller that allows the real-time use of eight channels of NAND memory, it is as good as a solid state drive. Additionally, the Express RC8 is backward compatible so it can use USB 2.0 connection. It doesn’t even require an external power since it is already USB powered.Here are the technical specifications:• Capacity - 25GB – 100GB• Interface - USB 3.0 and USB 2.0• OS Support - Windows...

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Cool New Gadgets Acer AC700 Goes Chrome

Now, it’s not only fancy show cars, hot rods, and a certain popular web browser that get to have a touch of chrome for the new Acer AC700 got chromed as well. Don’t expect a mirror-like finish and bling, inside is where the AC700 really shines for it and comes with Google’s Chrome-based operating system. Yes, that ultra-fast boot ups and instantaneous Internet access Chrome. This Acer “Chromebook” is a perfect mobile partner for techies and professionals that rely on the Internet for cloud services like web-based email, uploading and downloading of multimedia files, and electronic updates on the latest news and happenings. This Chrome-based notebook offers 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, optional 3G connection (on upcoming models),...

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Cool New Gadgets - HTC EVO 3D landing in Europe next month, two-stage shutter button and all

 Now it’s all getting a tiny bit messier (and more competitive!) with HTC’s announcement that the EVO 3D has boarded a transatlantic liner and is en route to the green shores of Europa. Available “broadly” across the old continent, this Android 2.3 handset touts a 4.3-inch display with qHD (540 x 960) resolution and an added parallax barrier layer that allows it to deliver a glasses-free 3D effect. We call it an effect because real 3D it ain’t, but at least it’ll allow you to review the three-dimensional pics you snap with the included pair of 5 megapixel autofocus cameras. There’s also a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon purring within for the performance obsessives and a generous 1730mAh battery — perhaps the biggest advantage that...

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Cool new gadgets, Flipit! And Charge Away!

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink” – The same can be said in a busy airport or café where you have all the chargers and plugs in the world but you have no usable AC outlet to juice up your USB rechargeable mobile devices. All your advanced mobile phones, mp3 players, and other top of the line gadget will be worth jack diddly squat if they have dead batteries. One of the best solutions to an outlet shortage is to improvise with the new IDEATIVE Flipit! USB charger. This ingenious device enables you to charge your USB device even when the entire electrical outlets are in use. Just flip out the power tab, insert the AC power plug through the tab, and insert the plug into a wall socket or power strip. Why not just bring...

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ARNOVA 7 Tablet Pay Less, Do More

Finally, there’s a gadget to disprove the general notion that tablet PCs are a bit on the expensive side of consumer electronics. The new ARNOVA 7 tablet may not be as well-known as Apples, as big as the Galaxy, iconic as Iconia, as high as the Flyer, or as smart as the Thinkpad – but it sure does know how to stand its ground. In an electronics market saturated with wave after wave of tablet PC, the ARNOVA stands out on sheer functionality, practicality, and an almost unbeatable price to value ratio. For around $99.00 Arnova 7 offers a high resolution resistive touch screen with virtual keyboard, 720p video playback, integrated speakers, multi-format audio playback, USB 2.0 ports, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and a 4 GB flash memory expandable...

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Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster, More Power to Your Router

It’s annoying when your home Wi-Fi’s signal doesn’t cover your entire place; it’s like all of your wireless devices are on short lease. To make the most of your wireless home network and Wi-Fi connectivity you don’t need to spend a premium to get a router with a stronger signal strength and wider area coverage – you can do that more with the new Amplifi Wi-Fi Booster. This handy network gadget utilizes SmartBeam technology to broaden the range of your present wireless signal.The Wi-Fi Booster also promises to deliver smooth multimedia streaming and online game connection to all wireless capable devices without the annoying network hiccups or lags.SmartBeam locates and tracks each wireless device and then transmits focused beams of...

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Cool New Gadgets - More Mango features uncovered: in-browser audio streams, Xbox Live voice chats, and more

That WP7 will be getting improved HTML5 support is nothing new but, that it will specifically support in-browser audio and continue to stream even if you navigate away from the browser or lock the screen, is music (literally) to our ears. Snippets discovered in a recent Mango dump have also turned up mentions of Xbox Live Voice chat, parties, multiplayer gaming, and tighter integration with the 360 for pushing Live content to your big screen. If you hit the WPSauce source link you’ll find a whole host of other fascinating things in the WP7 code, and some details about just how deeply Facebook will be tied to the ...

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Cool New Gadgets - HP tempts webOS early adopters to buy a TouchPad with $50 rebate

 HP’s TouchPad launch is a few days away, and the company’s seeking to entice loyalists with a $50 mail-in-rebate on the new slate in the US and Canada. You’ve got until July 31st to make good on the deal, and all it’ll take is proof that you own one of the aforesaid phones. Still need help deciding? We’ve heard that a visit to Walmart might score you some hands-on time while you’re stocking up on bulk toilet paper. Hit that source link below for the full details straight from Ruby and ...

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Cool New Gadgets - iRiver’s MX100 Android tablet spotted in China?

  its first Android tablet. A blogger in Korea recently spotted the slate, believed to be the seven-inch MX100, during an iRiver event in China. According to the source, it’s powered by a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird core, runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and is equipped with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi — not exactly cutting-edge stuff, but at least it’s not Bubble Yum-flavored. There’s been no official confirmation from iRiver yet, nor do we have any details on pricing or availability, but you can head past the break to see a semi-recent commercial from LG U+, in which the MX100 makes a brief cameo around the 0:15 ma...

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Cool New Gadgets - Fujifilm X100 gets firmware update, 22 tweaks make the best even better

just as you often find in extremely beautiful humans, the camera’s brains were slightly haywire: in particular, it tended to forget or confusingly alter crucial ISO, dynamic range, macro and drive settings when shifting between shooting modes. Fortunately though, many of these niggles can now be nuked by downloading firmware update v1.10 at the source link. FinePix X100 Firmware Update Ver.1.10Applicable model: FinePix X100• Detail of the updateThe firmware update Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issues.The contents of the owner’s manual will be partly changed along with this update.Please check them in detail.1. The following functions can be rocked during shooting by holding down [MENU / OK] button over 3 sec. DRIVE / Flash / White...

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FunSpyGadgets - Skype for iPad leaked in promo video

 Earlier today, someone over at Skype unintentionally (we assume) posted what looks like an ad for a real-deal app for the iOS slab. Of course, the evidence has since been pulled, but you can check out a ripped version (sans audio) after the break. It looks like the days of blowing up ye ole iPhone Skype are numbered. Update: The folks over at TUAW had a chat with Skype’s Rick Osterloh about the iPad app, and he says you can expect most of the functionality to carry over from the iPhone. There are, unfortunately, a few desktop features, like file sharing, that won’t make an appearance. Sadly, Osterloh didn’t spill the release-date bea...

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Cool New Gadgets - Fujitsu delays TH40/D release, puts slide-out tablet dreams on hold

 Fujitsu’s just announced that it will postpone the release of the convertible TH40/D tablet — the Windows 7 slide-out was originally slated for a late June debut in Japan. Unfortunately, the outfit’s being rather tight-lipped when it comes to details, saying simply that the holdup is due to “development delays.” Of course, we’ll keep you posted with details if / when Fujitsu decides to open ...

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Cool New Gadgets - Wireless Back-Up Camera for the Magellan RoadMate checks your six

The waterproof and dustproof camera fixes to your license plate and connects to a transmitter in your trunk, which then beams the feed to a receiver attached to your GPS. The system activates automatically when you go into reverse and boasts a 120-degree field of view, 45-degrees of vertical angle adjustment and a 45-foot range. Magellan GPS today announced the launch of a Back-Up Camera companion product for its RoadMate® safety series car navigation units that will help drivers reverse and park more safely. Combining this camera with a Safety Series GPS navigator expands Magellan’s focus on safety and security to the full time you are in your car. It starts when the Back-Up Camera helps you safely reverse out of your driveway,...

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Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000, Easy on the Eyes, Easy on the Hands

The resulting injury often leads to inflammation, muscle strain, and even tissue damage. RSIs are common work-related injuries and are often experienced by those who spend a lot of time using computer keyboards or those who spend too much time playing computer games. A more specific form of RSI is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which occurs when the median nerved is compressed at the wrist, causing radiating pain, muscle weakness, or numbness. Not a pretty picture. The good news is that RSIs and carpal tunnel syndrome can be easily prevented with good posture and ergonomics. Simply switching to a more ergonomic keyboard like the new Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 goes a long way in helping prevent RSI and increase task execution efficiency.The...

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Cool New Gadgets - Apple sues Samsung again for copying the iPhone’s design, this time in South Korea

 Apple just filed a suit against Samsung Electronics in Seoul Central District Court, with Cupertino alleging that the Samsung Galaxy S copies the third-generation iPhone, according to a report from the online news site, MoneyToday. That closely matches the claims Apple made when it it sued  Samsung back in April for “slavishly” copying the iPhone and iPad. Since then, Apple’s expanded its case to include additional Samsung devices, including the Droid Charge, Infuse 4G, Nexus S 4G, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy S II, and a handful of others. Meanwhile, Samsung has attempted  (in vain) to subpoena prototypes of Apple’s next-gen iPhone and iPad. We wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung abandoned its efforts to peek Apple’s forthcoming...

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Cool New Gadgets - Zinio brings Tegra hardware acceleration to Honeycomb tablets

The company’s latest app improves upon both critical elements, however, taking advantage of the Nvidia Tegra chip in your Mototola Xoom or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to smooth out page transitions and pinch-to-zoom. Nvidia posted a side-by-side comparison video demonstrating the improvements on a pair of Xooms, and there’s clearly a noticeable difference. Zinio today announced that its newsstand for Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablet devices just got a whole lot faster.Through close collaboration with NVIDIA, Zinio has brought advanced hardware acceleration capabilities to its Zinio for Android app, for all Android 3.0 and 3.1 tablets with the NVIDIA® TegraT 2 super chip. The hardware accelerated version of the Zinio for Android app is now...

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Cool New Gadgets - EVO 3D and EVO View 4G now available to the non-Premier masses

 HTC EVO 3D, America’s first glasses-free 3D phone will cost $199.99 and HTC EVO View 4G, the first 4G-enabled tablet in the United States, will cost $399.99. Both prices exclude applicable taxes, and the devices require a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade.“When it comes to gaming on the HTC EVO 3D, I am impressed.”Sprint Stores nationwide will open at 8 a.m. local time. HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G will also be available through Sprint Business Direct Sales, www.sprint.com and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), as well as RadioShack and Best Buy stores.“HTC EVO 3D brings to life a visual experience that comes alive in front of the viewers’ eyes and offers crisp, clear pictures on the large display that showcases yet...

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Cool New Gadgets - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will launch in the UK on August 4th

The 3G variant will also include a 21Mbps-capable HSPA+ radio, which would be called 4G if it were in the hands of overzealous American carriers. The TouchWiz UI will be large and in charge on the British Tab 10.1, augmented with Samsung’s Social, Readers, and Music Hubs, as well as access to NVIDIA’s Tegra Zone.Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the latest in its Galaxy Tab range, the Galaxy Tab 10.1, will be available in the UK on 4th August 2011.The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes in both 3G and WiFi only versions and launches with latest version of Android, Honeycomb 3.1, which is designed specifically for tablet devices.The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range features a 10.1 inch crystal clear WXGA TFT LCD screen,...

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Cool New Gadgets - Hacker pleads guilty to AT&T iPad breach

 Nearly six months after his arrest, one hacker pleaded guilty to charges that he exposed the email addresses of over 100,000 AT&T iPad 3G users. It’s been a year  since Daniel Spitler and his compatriot, Andrew Auernheimer, coaxed Ma-Bell servers into delivering the goods, with a brute force script they lovingly named the iPad 3G Account Slurp...

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Cool New Gadgets - Card.io SDK takes swipe at competition with camera-enabled mobile payments

Can you hear that? That’s the sound of our chubby thumbs breathing a sigh of relief. The Card.io SDK for iOS is now available at the source link below, and an Android version should be close behind.In an attempt to edge its way into the crowded mobile payments market, a new credit card scanning system is saying “ah, hell no!” to typing and swiping. Card.io is billed as an SDK that takes advantage of smartphone cameras to let devs accept credit, because, as its creators point out, “typing on mobile phones is slow, and most consumers don’t have a separate hardware attachment.” When it’s time to pull out the plastic, Card.io gets your phone’s camera going, and up pops a little green rectangle, in which you frame your card and snap a...

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Cool New Gadgets - Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM connects to WiFi, plans your Great American vacation

Eerily similar to its Garmin rival, this slab boasts a full WVGA display, WiFi (you know, for that inbuilt web browser) and AAA travel planning. Purportedly, those fine, fine amenities will enable you to “go from the car to the boardroom to the hotel,” and maybe even on that cross-country trip, too. Judging by its built-in tour guide functionality and heavy emphasis on the suit-and-tie demo, we’d say Magellan’s aiming this one at the fifty and over set. This shortlist of features doesn’t come cheap, either — with a $299.99 price tag, we’d understand if your wallet was eyeing greener pastures. Whether on the road for business or pleasure this summer, travelers seeking the most current local information can rely on the first Magellan...

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Cool New Gadgets - Voltaic Spark Tablet Case powers your pad with the Sun’s rays

In addition to directly charging your iPad in about 10 hours, it can also bank the Sun’s rays in a universal battery pack, for use when those fluffy things in the sky don’t cooperate with your outdoor computing schedule. Optionally, the included V39 USB Battery can be charged (as you may have guessed) via USB, for extra insurance. The Spark is available now for $299 and extra battery packs can be had for $99. Voltaic Systems today opened up opportunities for grid-free computing with the availability of its iPad solar charger, the Spark Solar Tablet Case.Perfect for mobile workers and global travelers, the Spark provides an hour of iPad video playback for every hour in direct sunlight. In addition, it will charge the Blackberry...

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Cool New Gadgets -Panasonic ToughBook C1 gets upgraded with faster processor, better battery life

That starts off with a new Intel Core i5-2520M vPro processor (2.5GHz, Turbo Boost-able to 3.2GHz), along with a standard 320GB 7,200 rpm hard drive (up from 250GB before), and some improved battery life — Panasonic says you can expect twelve hours from a pair of hot-swappable batteries, or six hours with one. It also says its various improvements contribute to a start-up time that’s 30 percent faster than the previous model, although that will obviously vary in real world use. Somewhat unfortunately, the convertible’s base price tag has also seen a slight upgrade — it’ll now start at $2,599 instead of $2,499 when the new model rolls out next month. Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and...

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