Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth headset

Bluetooth headsets are dime a dozen, but one name does stand out from the rest of the mish mash, where the majority of them hail from China – and that is the Plantronics Marque M155. Do not be fooled by the relatively diminutive size of the M155, as it has a ‘bite' which is far more dangerous than its ‘bark'. Capable of being paired to your iOS- or Android-powered smartphone, the Marque M155 will not only let you enjoy your music via stereo Bluetooth A2DP, it will also let you tune in to GPS directions, have your email and text messages read out to your in clarity, all in a package that tips the scales at a mere 7 grams.


Ubergizmo, Plantronics Marque M155 Bluetooth headset

Toilet paper dispenser prints tweets and RSS feeds

Wiping your rear end after letting loose some logs with good quality toilet paper might be a pleasant experience for most of us, but do you know that it is far more environmentally friendly if you had a pipe and hose to clean up after yourself. Well, for those who think that they cannot live with toilet paper and do not think twice about the environment, here is a DIY toilet paper dispenser that actually prints out tweets or RSS feeds. Seems to be the perfect device if you cannot seem to pry yourself away from the computer even when you need to answer nature's call, and yet do not want to carry your tablet or smartphone to the loo.

Ubergizmo, Toilet paper dispenser prints tweets and RSS feeds

Toshiba TransferJet-compatible wireless chip

Toshiba doesn't just make TVs and camcorders you know – here we are with word of the Toshiba TC35420 (perfect for those who love to challenge their memory by memorizing model numbers and names) that is actually a wireless chip which is capable of supporting the TransferJet near-field wireless transmission technology. Samples of the TC35420 chip are expected to ship at the end of January next year, where you can expect volume production to begin sometime in the second quarter of 2012 at around a million units monthly.

Ubergizmo, Toshiba TransferJet-compatible wireless chip

New Amazon Kindle readers: first impressions

Amazon has reinvented the e-reader/tablet and the Web browser with its $199 Kindle Fire, an Android-based e-reader/tablet with a 7-inch touch LCD screen and running its own special version of Android, and re-asserted itself in the e-ink e-reader market with three new QWERTY keyboard-less Kindles, two Touch models ($149 with 3G and $99 for a Wi-Fi only) and a non-touch priced at $79. All are available for pre-order now. The Fire and the new Kindle Touch models will ship on Nov. 15; the $79 Kindle is shipping today.







Ubergizmo, New Amazon Kindle readers: first impressions

Samsung Galaxy S2 HD and Galaxy S2 LTE Announced!

These two smartphones naturally run Google's Android OS and are genetically similar to the profoundly popular Galaxy S2 Android phone. The immediately notable difference between the two is the "HD" branding and of course, LTE support. The Galaxy S2 HD Android phone comes with a HD display supporting 1280x720p resolution (second phone after Galaxy Note to gain this display res.) natively on the giant 4.65" capacitive multi-touch display.

Technology Nerd, Samsung Galaxy S2 HD and Galaxy S2 LTE Announced!

ISIS Adds LG, Motorola, HTC, Samsung and Sony Ericsson to List of Supporters for NFC-Based Mobile Payments

ISIS – the mobile payment NFC-based joint venture between T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon – have added a stable of new OEMs to the list of those who will implement ISIS technology into their future NFC-enabled phones. Even with how exciting Google Wallet looks, ISIS seems to be generating a ton of carrier and OEM support. The thing is we don’t know what ISIS has been working on behind the scenes as they haven’t come forth with any details. The press release doesn’t mention whether or not these deals are exclusive so this doesn’t mean Google Wallet is ruled out on any of these manufacturers’ phones.

Android Phone, ISIS Adds LG, Motorola, HTC, Samsung and Sony Ericsson to List of Supporters for NFC-Based Mobile Payments

Live from Amazon's Kindle tablet event!

. We're live and in color from Amazon's Kindle tablet (Kindle Fire, it would seem) event here in New York City, and we'll be bringing you all the action live as it happens. While the tablet itself has been leaking for months - BGR exclusively reported this past May that Amazon's first tablet would be based on the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, and a larger device sporting a quad-core CPU will launch early next year - by there should still be a few surprises in store. At least we hope so. Stay tuned for the live coverage to start just before 10:00 a.m.










Boy Genius Report, Live from Amazon's Kindle tablet event!

Euro RSCG London launches new global advertising campaign for Credit Suisse

Euro RSCG London is launching a new multi-media advertising campaign for its global banking client Credit Suisse. The campaign breaks this September in key markets across Europe and Asia as well as the US.Focusing on the international financial press, key airport OOH sites and a breadth of digital advertising and web content, the campaign targets the bank's existing and prospective clients. However, in a strategic departure, the media plan also includes a variety of lifestyle media brands such as Vanity Fair and Monocle magazines.

Press Release Distribution, Euro RSCG London launches new global advertising campaign for Credit Suisse

Sprint stops LG Optimus S Gingerbread update after running into issues

If you happen to be rocking to the LG Optimus S from Sprint, surely you were excited when you realized that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update was made available to the smartphone already – only to be hit with a whammy of a news byte as more than just a handful of Optimus S owners complained about the update being gimped, causing nothing but trouble with the Optimus S. Having said that, Sprint has been duly notified by a growing number of disgruntled customers, and decided to put their foot down by halting the update, hoping to get their engineers working furiously to fix whatever issues that are connected to the Gingerbread release.

Ubergizmo, Sprint stops LG Optimus S Gingerbread update after running into issues

NMQA secures first listing in Tech Track 2011 as latest milestone in path to growth

- Only software testing company to feature in prestigious reportNMQA, the independent UK software testing specialist, has featured in the Sunday Times Tech Track 2011 report following consistent operational and financial growth over the past three years.

Press Release Distribution, NMQA secures first listing in Tech Track 2011 as latest milestone in path to growth

McDonald's drive-thru see Halo ODST pick up Happy Meal

Who would have thought that the McDonald's drive-thru would actually see a video game icon (or a fan who is crazy enough) to pick up his meal in a go-kart. Yes sir, the video after the jump that shows off a presumably hungry Halo ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Trooper) cozy up behind a car, braving traffic as well as fumes from his relatively close-to-ground position.



Ubergizmo, McDonald's drive-thru see Halo ODST pick up Happy Meal

Kyocera DuraMax announced

The Kyocera DuraMax was just announced yesterday in a Sprint exclusive, where it will offer yet another option for a handset that targets those who work in less than comfortable environments. Yes sir, we're talking about another rugged phone which comes in a clamshell form factor to help you stay in touch with your colleagues even though a volcano has just erupted, spewing rocks and lava all over the place.

Ubergizmo, Kyocera DuraMax announced

Microsoft Research celebrates 20 years of crazy innovation

Microsoft Research was founded way back in 1991 as a way of turning cutting edge concepts into products. Over the years, the division has been behind some of the most exciting ideas that have come out of Redmond, from fluffy mice to HIV / AIDS research. The department is celebrating its 20th anniversary by highlighting some of its favorite projects over the next four weeks, so we're beating it to the punch with some of picks. Check out our list below.

Engadget, Microsoft Research celebrates 20 years of crazy innovation

Toshiba announces 7-inch Thrive tablet, we go hands-on (video)

It looks like the AT200 isn't the only Toshiba tablet poised to land in time for the holidays. The company just announced the Thrive 7", a (surprise!) 7-inch version of the original. Like its big brother, it runs on Tegra 2 and packs twin 5 MP / 2 MP cameras, though this time around that textured, rubberized back isn't removable, and the rear-facing camera comes paired with an LED flash. As you'd expect, in exchange for a smaller form factor (0.88 pounds, half an inch thick), you'll be giving up the full-sized ports that made the original so unique.










Engadget, Toshiba announces 7-inch Thrive tablet, we go hands-on (video)

Age of Defenders For Android To Be Released Next Month

Age of Defenders will be available for the Google Android OS. In this video game, you can create towers to defend your base and create an army to destroy enemy's base. Priced at $2.99, Age of Defenders will be available in October 2011.



TechFresh, Age of Defenders For Android To Be Released Next Month

Rumor: Sprint Launching LTE Network Early 2012

CNET says they've heard it on great authority (the whole “people familiar with the situation” spiel) that Sprint will be launching an LTE network early 2012. This is likely what Sprint is gearing up to announce sometime this fall as they did confirm major network announcements would be coming soon. It's a logical step forward for Sprint after the failed WiMax deployment, but the next hurdle they must get over after launching this LTE network is deciding how to handle customers with WiMax devices.

Android Phone, Rumor: Sprint Launching LTE Network Early 2012

Officially confirmed: iPhone 5 comes on October 4th

That's that then - the invitations have been sent and it has been officially confirmed that we are just a week away from seeing the next iPhone. The announcement will take place next Tuesday in a rather unusual place - the Apple campus in Cupertino. Normally those things happen in other venues in San Francisco, but this time Apple will be inviting journalists to its home. There's an outside chance that this is done so they can make LTE demonstrations, without depending on the (still rather spotty) LTE coverage.

GSM Arena, Officially confirmed: iPhone 5 comes on October 4th

GM plants begin ratifying new UAW deal, 15 so far

General Motors manufacturing facilities around the country have begun ratifying the tentative labor agreement between the automaker and the United Auto Workers. Both Flint and Lansing were the first plants to vote for the new deal over the weekend, though others are beginning to fall in line, including the St. Louis-area plant in Wentzville, which has been earmarked for a $380M investment to help build a new mid-size pickup, along with Spring Hill, Tennessee, former home of the now defunct Saturn brand. A total of 48,500 GM workers are expected to vote on the measure by the time the issue comes to a close.

Autoblog, GM plants begin ratifying new UAW deal, 15 so far

AT&T vacation blackout points to mid-October iPhone launch; placeholders hit inventory system

With reports circling that Apple's next iPhone is due to launch on October 14th, BGR has received new information from a trusted AT&T source that seems to confirm a mid-October launch. AT&T has started to block all employee vacation requests for the first two weeks of October in order to have “all hands on deck.” Our source clarified that the dates are the first two works weeks starting on Monday, October 3rd and ending on Friday, October 14th. Our source also says it is normal for AT&T to extend a vacation blackout after it's in place, or after an actual launch date is announced. More details after the break.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T vacation blackout points to mid-October iPhone launch; placeholders hit inventory system

HTC UK event will be about a Beats Audio device

About a week ago, HTC launched the HTC Rhyme at an event held in New York, and shortly after they announced another event. This time the event will be held on the 6th of October in the UK. It was unknown at that time what HTC had planned to unveil during the event, but thanks to new invites being sent out, it seems that it is without doubt that come 6th October, HTC will be announcing a Beats Audio integrated phone. There are a couple of Beats Audio handsets that are known at the moment. For starters we have the officially announcedHTC Sensation XE, so that's taken out of the equation.

Ubergizmo, HTC UK event will be about a Beats Audio device

Windows 8 to give iPad and Android tablets a run for their money [infographic]

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system is poised to give Apple's iPad and Android-powered tablets some tough competition according to social chatter following Microsoft's public unveiling of the OS earlier this month. Social media listening firm Mashwork analyzed Twitter conversations between June 15th and September 22nd of this year, and found that opinions of Microsoft's next-generation operating system are overwhelmingly positive at this early stage. Read on for more.


Boy Genius Report, Windows 8 to give iPad and Android tablets a run for their money [infographic]

China readies its own space station module for launch

Presumably feeling a little left out after being turned down from the global love-in that is the International Space Station, China's decided to go it alone. The ever-expanding nation will be ready to launch the first module of it's very own space station, the Tiangong (Heavenly Palace), by the end of this month. The initial launch will be unmanned, delivering an 8.5-ton module ready for docking practise and other interactions with three more spacecraft that are planned to join it later this year.

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skobbler to launch UK’s first hybrid sat nav app

Download skobbler premium navigation for free and get an automatic upgrade to skobbler's next generation app, Navigation 2, in OctoberBerlin, Germany, 27th September 2011 - skobbler, specialist developer of map-based apps, has announced that in preparation for the launch of its next generation hybrid sat nav app, Navigation 2, for a limited time the current premium version of its bestselling sat nav app "skobbler Navigation" is available to download from the Apple App Store for free.

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TP-LINK and SamKnows partner to launch the largest EU broadband test

TL-WR741ND Wireless N Router selected as the European Commission programme 'Whitebox'London, UK, 27 September 2011 - TP-LINK, global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products, has joined forces with SamKnows, the broadband performance testing specialist, to launch the largest pan-European broadband project mapping and measurement test, on behalf of the European Commission. The project aims to provide Internet Service Providers (ISP's), regulators and consumers with an accurate picture of current connectivity and performance across Europe.

Press Release Distribution, TP-LINK and SamKnows partner to launch the largest EU broadband test

Folding E-Bike Concept Is About to Get Real

Gabriel Wartofsky's e-bike exist in real life. You know all those concept bikes we see which look like they'd break in two as soon as you jump on them. And how it doesn't matter anyway, as they'll never make it outside of a CAD rendering. Well, Gabriel Wartofsky's e-bike is not one of those concepts. Not only did he come up with a plausible-looking design, but he managed to get it funded already on Kickstarter.

Strength-wise, the bike looks good, sharing the fat tubes and chunky joints of the super-tough (although slightly wobbly) Brompton. The fold, too, is smart.


Gadget Lab, Folding E-Bike Concept Is About to Get Real

HTC Sensation processor tweaked to hit 1.5GHz

The HTC Sensation, which some have called it the Pyramid, looks set to flex its processing muscles all the more – through a tweak inside that will see an increase in its processor speed, albeit slightly. A Class II Permissive Change notice that was approved by the FCC will see another 300MHz added to the current 1.2GHz figure, and when that happens, the HTC Sensation will be one of the handful of dual-core 1.5GHz smartphones which are in the market. Apart from that, the HTC Sensation will also be on the receiving end of a larger battery so that you can keep yourself entertained and occupied for longer than ever before.

Ubergizmo, HTC Sensation processor tweaked to hit 1.5GHz

Cardiac patches rely on gold nanowires to keep patients alive

You can never quite tell when a heart attack is going to happen – there rarely are any symptoms available, although you can definitely do your part in minimizing the risk by eating right, sleeping well, managing your stress and getting enough exercise. For those who have experienced heart attacks, chances are they'd do anything to recover from the ordeal well – and perhaps a team of researchers at MIT and the Children's Hospital Boston has crafted a new method to increase the chances of post-heart attack survival.

Ubergizmo, Cardiac patches rely on gold nanowires to keep patients alive