Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear hit the AT&T stores on October 4

AT&T has just announced the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet and the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch will become available for purchase on the AT&T website and throughout the AT&T brick and mortar stores on October 4. The pre-order campaign for the two devices has been going for a while now, but it concludes today with actual Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear shipments starting tomorrow. It appears that AT&T will need three days to finish handling the pre-orders before it's ready to start selling the Samsung duo.
The Galaxy Note 3 phablet costs $299.99 with a two-year AT&T contract, or $35 per month with the AT&T's Next program.

GSM Arena , Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear hit the AT&T stores on October 4, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear hit the AT&T stores on October 4

iPhone 5s In-Store Pick Up Service Is Back

We reported last week that Apple might bring back the in-store pick up service for iPhone 5s this week. Indeed it has. Starting today, the personal pick up option is now available to customers who wish to purchase Apple's latest smartphone. To use this service, customers must make the purchase through the App Store app for iOS devices or through the Apple online store. They'll then be given the option to select an Apple Store closest to their location from where they can go and personally pick up their new iPhone. Its as simple as that.

When the iPhone 5s was first launched, the in-store pick up service was offered.

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Honda previews next-gen JDM Odyssey minivan

Some automakers market the same cars around the world, while others offer different models – even under the same nameplate – for different markets. We're thinking of cars like the Volkswagen Passat or the previous Mazda6. Honda's been known to do so as well, with models like the Accord and Odyssey, which are completely different in North America than they are in other parts of the world. Now Honda has provided the first glimpse at the Odyssey minivan it offers for the Japanese Domestic Market (as well as Europe and other parts of the world).

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Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 show up in leaked screenshot, log files too

As we get closer and closer to the inevitable release date for the upcoming LG Nexus 5, more leaks and juicy tidbits of information are beginning to show up around the web. Previously, we showed you a leaked screenshot from an updated Google Keyboard on the Google Play Store depicting white status bar icons, which Google ended up removing. Nothing says confirmed like deleting a screenshot or a published YouTube video. This time we have for you an alleged screenshot that goes along with previous leaks and an accompanying bug report for good measure.
As you can see below, the same white and grey status bar icons are shown once again.


Android Phone , Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 show up in leaked screenshot, log files too, Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 show up in leaked screenshot, log files too

Mini announces thoroughly modern engines and chassis for 2014 Cooper

The 2014 Cooper will come with a three-cylinder engine and the Cooper S will get a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, both with Mini's TwinPower turbochargers. The next Cooper, which will be officially unveiled at the Oxford factory in November and then at the Los Angeles Auto Show a couple of days later, will come with a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine for the base model, and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder for the Cooper S. The base engine produces 134 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, the plateau of which is reached at just 1,250 rpm. An overboost function allows up to 170 lb-ft for short bursts.

Autoblog , Mini announces thoroughly modern engines and chassis for 2014 Cooper, Mini announces thoroughly modern engines and chassis for 2014 Cooper

Microsoft Highlights Start Button Return In First Windows 8.1 Ad

It was first discovered last year that Microsoft was going to remove the traditional Start button in Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview version which was released back in 2012 did not come with the aforementioned button. It wouldn't be an understatement to say that the Start button and menu were iconic, they have been around in every single Windows version ever since they debuted with Windows 95 some 15 years ago. After hearing feedback from customers, Microsoft decided earlier this year to bring back the Start button in Windows 8.1. The first ad for the upcoming Windows update highlights the Start button's return.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft Highlights Start Button Return In First Windows 8.1 Ad, Microsoft Highlights Start Button Return In First Windows 8.1 Ad

Phiaton goes light, goes wireless, goes silent

In October, Phiaton will be introducing two new headphone designs just in time for holiday shopping. Each headphone has its own appeal depending on what your needs are. For the fan of going portable, the carbon-fiber Moderna Series Fusion MS 430 is a lightweight over the ear design with full-sized drivers for better sound. It's all packed into a compact, foldable design allowing for easy storage and carrying.

The Gadgeteer , Phiaton goes light, goes wireless, goes silent, Phiaton goes light, goes wireless, goes silent

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Premium 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Notebook

Dell has also released their latest touchscreen notebook, the Inspiron 15 7000 Premium. The system sports a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 10-point multi-touch display, a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-4200U processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 750M 2GB graphics card, a 6GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, an HD webcam, an SD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS. The Inspiron 15 7000 Premium sells for 89,980 Yen (about $909).

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Deal of the Day - Dell Latitude 10 32GB Windows 8 tablet

LogicBUY's Deal for Friday is the configurable 10.1″ Dell Latitude 10 Windows 8 tablet, starting at just $399.  Base model features:. Dual-core Intel Atom processor Z2760 1.8GHz with Intel Burst Technology10.1″ IPS (1366 X 768) 10pt Capacitive Touch LCD with Corning Gorilla Glass2GB DDR2 SDRAM32GB SSD8MP rear camera, 720p front-facing webcamCombo card with 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0Weighs 1.47 pounds1 year in-home service after remote diagnosis.
$570 – $171 instant savings = $399 with free shipping.

This deal expires October 3, 2013 or sooner.

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Dodge to resurrect Scat Pack?

Before social media ever existed, if automotive enthusiasts wanted to be noticed or recognize other fans, they joined a car club. For Dodge muscle car lovers from 1968 through 1971, that group was known as the Scat Pack. Just like the Charger, Challenger and Dart nameplates, it looks like the Scat Pack could be getting a resurrection by Chrysler. Automotive News is reporting that Chrysler recently renewed its trademark on the Scat Pack name, and while this is in no way a guarantee that the name will return, AN talked to Tim Kuniskis, Dodge President and CEO, who stoked the fire a little more.

Autoblog , Dodge to resurrect Scat Pack?, Dodge to resurrect Scat Pack?

BlackBerry reports loss of $965 million in fiscal Q2

It's no secret that BlackBerry isn't doing too well, but no one knew just how bad until the company's just-released fiscal Q2 report. It highlights a whopping $935 million loss on the BlackBerry Z10. The "Z10 inventory charge," a clever way to say that the device simply isn't selling, is enough to almost wipe out the listed $1.6 billion revenue. When combined with the corporate restructuring losses, the company posted an overall loss of some $965 million.

The Canadian-based company has struggled to post a profit since it dropped the RIM name and released its anticipated BB10 OS update.

GSM Arena , BlackBerry reports loss of $965 million in fiscal Q2, BlackBerry reports loss of $965 million in fiscal Q2

Call Of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypse Final DLC Arrives

The last is definitely not the least, as the entire DLC adventure for Call of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypse has arrived at its epic conclusion for both PS3 as well as PC gamers. This DLC will be the fourth and final DLC pack from the folks over at Activision and the award-winning studio Treyarch, where interested gamers (and we are sure that there will be many of them!) will be able to dig into a quartet of thrilling and diverse multiplayer maps, in addition to Origins.

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Apple Patent Wants To Bring Autographs To Ebooks

With the creation of eBooks and its readers and apps, the need to go out to a bookstore and purchase a physical copy of a book is no longer necessary. Personally I prefer holding a physical book over a tablet any day, but that's just personal preference. However authors are still doing book signing tours and we suppose getting a book signed is less expensive than having your tablet signed, right. Well it seems that Apple might have thought about that and a patent discovered by Apple Insider has revealed that the Cupertino company might have thought up a solution to that.

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Speedtest 3.0 now available, features new UI and cats

Speedtest has become the go-to app to test your carrier's network speed. With just one tap, you can determine your carrier's network latency, download, and upload capabilities. The app also comes with easy tracking and sharing capabilities so you can brag to your friends or complain to your provider if need be. A few days ago, Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, teased bandwidth testers everywhere about an upcoming new version of their app. Version 3.0 has finally hit the Play Store.


Android Phone , Speedtest 3.0 now available, features new UI and cats, Speedtest 3.0 now available, features new UI and cats

UAW tactics called into question at VW's TN plant

The United Auto Workers is in hot water with some of the very workers it is trying to unionize at Volkswagen's Chattanooga assembly plant. According to The Tennessean, eight Volkswagen factory workers have filed complaints against the UAW with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming the union "misled or coerced" them into formally asking for union representation. The UAW has instituted a major push at the Chattanooga plant to represent the 2,500 hourly laborers that build the VW Passat by using what's called a card-check process.

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Samsung Executive Reportedly Says Galaxy Gear Lacks 'Something Special'

It hasn't been long since Samsung unveiled Galaxy Gear, its new smartwatch. Rumors have started circulating that Samsung is already working on the Galaxy Gear 2. Lee Young-hee, executive vice president for marketing at Samsung's mobile division says that Galaxy Gear is receiving a “warm response.” The company can't certainly stop here, it needs to innovate more so that future generations of its smartwatch not only continue to retain but also bring in new customers.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Executive Reportedly Says Galaxy Gear Lacks 'Something Special', Samsung Executive Reportedly Says Galaxy Gear Lacks 'Something Special'

Samsung Galaxy S4 to support the Gear smartwatch by October

Samsung's executive vice president for marketing at the company's mobile division Lee Young-hee has revealed that the Galaxy S4 will get support for the Galaxy Gear smartwatch by the end of October. Additionally, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III smartphone are also going to support the company's smartwatch. This will happen by the end of December, according to Lee Young-hee.
The compatibility between the products will come as part of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update that the trio of smartphones is bound to get.

GSM Arena , Samsung Galaxy S4 to support the Gear smartwatch by October, Samsung Galaxy S4 to support the Gear smartwatch by October

HTC One Max photos leak, courtesy of China regulatory

The HTC One Max leaks once again, this time from an official source. China's Tenaa, the country's equivalent of the FCC brings four new photos and an update on the dual-SIM situation. An earlier leak showed what's under the back cover of the One Max and there wasnÂ't an obvious second SIM slot. However, the Tenaa page describes the phone (as far as the machine translation tells us) as: "the equipment for the dual card dual standby mobile phone dual-pass."

The HTC One Max model is listed as 809d and supports GSM/GPRS and CDMA 1x/CDMA2000 (Rev. A).




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Alfa Romeo 4C delayed for US until mid-2014

It appears that Alfa Romeo is banking on the principle of absence leading to fonder hearts when it comes to the 4C, with a report in the Detroit Free Press saying the arrival of the coupe has been pushed back to the second quarter of 2014. No reason was given for the delay.

Autoblog , Alfa Romeo 4C delayed for US until mid-2014, Alfa Romeo 4C delayed for US until mid-2014

Lamborghini Cabrera 'Ring session caught on video

While our spy photographers were getting shots of the Lamborghini Gallardo replacement, said to be called "Cabrera," at the Nürburgring, there were other spotters lurking who caught the thing on video. It could just be the audio captured by the camera mic, but to our ears the exhaust sounds deeper and more burbly than that on the current car. One audio cue that can't be missed, however, is the speed of the gearchanges; think dual-clutch. The reworked 5.2-liter V10 sitting behind the cockpit is expected to put out around 600 horsepower, sent either to all four wheels or just the rears depending on customer preference.

Autoblog , Lamborghini Cabrera 'Ring session caught on video, Lamborghini Cabrera 'Ring session caught on video

Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Show Us How Silly #Hashtags Really Are

We think it's safe to say hashtags has taken over pretty much all of social networking as any network worth its salt supports hashtags, with Facebook even getting in on the hashtag love. But if you read someone's update who uses a hashtag out loud, the concept of hashtags seems a little silly, especially if you're the kind of person to use hashtags in real world conversations. Jimmy Fallon showed just how silly this trend can be as he had a casual conversation with his friend, Justin Timberlake. Both Fallon and Timberlake hold a regular discussion talking about cookies, their latest favorite shows and what their plans are for Halloween.

Ubergizmo , Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Show Us How Silly #Hashtags Really Are, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Show Us How Silly #Hashtags Really Are

Aito profiled in Gartner’s customer experience monitoring report

Key competitive report provides clear advice to CSPs seeking CXM solutionEspoo, Finland – September 25, 2013: Today, Aito Technologies, the leading provider of customer experience analytics (CEA) for mobile operators, announced it is profiled as one of 12 Customer Experience Monitoring (CXM) vendors in a recent Gartner report: ‘Competitive Landscape: Customer Experience Monitoring Providers, Worldwide, 2013’ published on June 28, 2013.

Press Release Distribution , Aito profiled in Gartner’s customer experience monitoring report, Aito profiled in Gartner’s customer experience monitoring report

New 2® CXO Report Finds Conflicting Demands, Goals and Threats Make Enterprise Security Increasingly Challenging for CSOs

C-level data from the 2013 (ISC)² Global Information Security Workforce Study illustrates paradoxes in application vulnerabilities, mobile devices and shortage of qualified staffLondon, UK – September 25, 2013 – (ISC)2® (“ISC-squared”), the world’s largest not-for-profit information security professional body and administrators of the CISSP®, today released new data that outlines the chief challenges faced by top enterprise security executives and illustrates the broad range of complex – and sometimes conflicting – challenges faced by today&rsqu

Press Release Distribution , New 2® CXO Report Finds Conflicting Demands, Goals and Threats Make Enterprise Security Increasingly Challenging for CSOs, New 2® CXO Report Finds Conflicting Demands, Goals and Threats Make Enterprise Security Increasingly Challenging for CSOs

LG G2 Design Story

. They say that a picture speaks a thousand words, but there is basically no better way to convey a story within the shortest period of time possible by showing it off in a video, and the folks over at LG have revealed this particular video that shows you how the LG G2 was designed. It seems as though the engineers over at LG do take everyday situations into consideration, before consolidating their data and experience in order to churn out something new and revolutionary.

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Moto X Camera Update Arriving On Other Carriers 'Soon'

The Moto X from T-Mobile received a camera update that is said to have improved the smartphone's camera capability, and this has led to the question as to whether all of the other carriers who happen to have the Moto X on offer for the masses, too, will be able to push out a similar camera update. After all, it is definitely no fun being left behind when all of your buddies have the latest firmware or software version, right. Just ask those iPhone owners who have eligible smartphones but have yet to make the jump to iOS 7, and you will have a pretty good idea on how such frustration can pan out.

Ubergizmo , Moto X Camera Update Arriving On Other Carriers 'Soon', Moto X Camera Update Arriving On Other Carriers 'Soon'

Apple iTunes Radio picks Nissan as first automotive launch partner

With the launch of iOS 7 last week, those who carry around a certain fruit-branded cellphone got access to a new technology called iTunes Radio. Apple's delayed entry into a market currently dominated by service such as Spotify and Pandora, iTunes Radio allows users to create their own stations or to choose from a number of featured stations. From there, listeners can fine tune their results to deliver more popular songs or newer, deeper tracks. Each song is linked back to the iTunes store, allowing users to easily buy songs they fall in love with.
Now, Nissan has teamed with Apple as the exclusive launch partner for iTunes Radio.

Autoblog , Apple iTunes Radio picks Nissan as first automotive launch partner, Apple iTunes Radio picks Nissan as first automotive launch partner

Volkswagen CrossBlue Concept

Up Close And Personal With Volkswagen's "Top Priority". Volkswagen is still very much dead-set on meeting its goal of selling 800,000 vehicles in the United States by 2018. And while the company has said on several occasions that it will not be expanding its lineup to models smaller than the Golf, there's certainly room for expansion elsewhere in its portfolio. At the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, Volkswagen debuted its CrossBlue concept – a three-row, midsize crossover designed specifically with the US market in mind.










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Apple Patent Reveals Swype-like Keyboard For iOS Devices

Android users are probably familiar with the Swype keyboard which basically allows users to type on their phones just by swiping (or "swyping") between characters versus pecking at individual letters one at a time. In fact one iOS developer has event attempted to port Swype onto iOS devices although it didn't exactly take off. However it seems that Apple did think about keyboard alternatives back in the day, and thanks to a recent patent that was published, it looks like Apple's idea was pretty similar to Swype.

Ubergizmo , Apple Patent Reveals Swype-like Keyboard For iOS Devices, Apple Patent Reveals Swype-like Keyboard For iOS Devices

Google Sheds More Light On Gmail Delivery Delay

All right, I am quite sure that many folks out there who are also Gmail users ran into issues with the online email service yesterday (which we also reported on), and even until today, there has been a fair number of Gmail users who woke up to a rather unpleasant surprise – that some of their Gmail messages were arriving at a slow pace that they were not used to, with certain attachments not making the cut, either. Google has apologized, saying, "We'd like to start by apologizing - we realize that our users rely on Gmail to be always available and always fast, and for several hours we didn't deliver.

Ubergizmo , Google Sheds More Light On Gmail Delivery Delay, Google Sheds More Light On Gmail Delivery Delay

Kinetic Sand allows you to build sandcastles without the mess

. Do you have fond memories of playing in the sand. I walked into a gadget store yesterday and saw a display for Kinetic Sand, which is made by WABA Fun. It reminded me of playing in a sandbox with Play-Doh. Kinetic Sand only sticks to itself so you can mold it and play with it without having a residue on your hands afterwards. WABA Fun claims that playing with the sand can help develop fine motor and creative playing skills, since the options are endless on what you can do with it. Kinetic Sand is also safe and non-toxic and can be used by kids (or adults) as young as 3 years old.

The Gadgeteer , Kinetic Sand allows you to build sandcastles without the mess, Kinetic Sand allows you to build sandcastles without the mess

Xbox One Upload Studio Will Not Feature YouTube Support At Launch

Well, well, what do we have here. It seems that we have received word from the ground that Xbox One's Upload Studio will be launched when the next generation console itself rolls out in the US as well as in Europe later this November. There is a dark cloud hovering over the Upload Studio's launch, as it has been conveyed that user made videos will only be able to be shared via the likes of YouTube and Facebook in a patch that is said to be issued sometime next year, although the exact timing has yet to be determined.

Ubergizmo , Xbox One Upload Studio Will Not Feature YouTube Support At Launch, Xbox One Upload Studio Will Not Feature YouTube Support At Launch

Grippy Pad: The Non-Sticky Gripping Case For iPhone & Every Other Phone!

Now the Grippy pad does not use any magnets nor does it leave any traces of sticky adhesive on the back of your phone. It uses what the company claims is a "revolutionary silicone" pad capable of holding almost any flat slab of gadgetry weighing as much as a smartphone. The interesting bit about its build is that it is built to withstand general weather conditions like exposure to sunlight or rain.

Technology Nerd , Grippy Pad: The Non-Sticky Gripping Case For iPhone & Every Other Phone!, Grippy Pad: The Non-Sticky Gripping Case For iPhone & Every Other Phone!

Nissan Patrol modified for backseat drivers

The McLaren F1 is most famous for holding the production-car top-speed record for over a decade, but it also made a name for itself by being one of the only production cars with a central driving position, a feature that's extremely rare. But in the world of custom cars, anything can happen.

Autoblog , Nissan Patrol modified for backseat drivers, Nissan Patrol modified for backseat drivers

gdgt's best deals for September 23rd: Nokia Lumia 1020, Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight

Price: $150 with two-year AT&T contract (regularly $200). Free shipping/Prime. Buy: Amazon.
Most in the know hail the Nokia Lumia 1020 as the best Windows Phone on the market. As the phone's sterling 91 gdgt Score indicates, reviewers are gaga for its bright, crisp display, light form factor, tricked-out camera and slick interface.






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