How tiny recalls are becoming the new norm

Due to the nature of mass production, a faulty part on a car can cause a recall numbering in the tens to hundreds of thousands of vehicles, even if not all of the cars in the recall are defective and need a fix. "Better safe than sorry" is the mantra. But over the past few years, automakers have learned how to perform recalls much more efficiently by employing technology that allows them to trace parts back to their sources, Automotive News reports.

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Motorola Camera App Released, Only Compatible With Moto X

Taking a page out of its parent company Google's playbook, Motorola has released one of its smartphone's core applications on the Google Play Store. The Motorola Camera app has now been released, and is readily available for download. There's a caveat though, the app is only compatible with Moto X right now and it doesn't seem like compatibility will be expanded to include other Android devices as well, quite unlike Google which doesn't limit core apps to a specific device. Though its possible that Motorola might make the app available for its DROID lineup somewhere down the line.

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FAA Approves The Use Of Personal Electronics During Entire Flights

The next time you take a flight, you'll be able to keep some of your electronics devices on during takeoff and landing as the FAA has announced they are officially lifting restrictions if previously had in place that would limit the use of such devices. The FAA released a statement today saying they plan on providing guidance to airlines immediately that would allow them to develop policies, which could possibly vary depending on the airline company. Airlines would need to submit plans to manage the electronics of passengers as well as outline new training for flight attendants.

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Broadband World Forum 2013 Brings Broadband to Life

London, 31 October 2013 – The world’s leading broadband conference and exhibition, the Broadband World Forum, brought broadband to life last week, as over 8,000 decision-makers from across the globe congregated at Amsterdam’s RAI Exhibition Centre. With smart cities, e-learning, digital innovations and consumer-centric strategies high on the agenda, the three-day programme included keynote sessions, a choice of five tracks each day, special seminars, the exclusive Executive Summit and the prestigious InfoVision Awards.

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Sony loses money in Q2, smartphone sales improving

Sony has been inching its way back to its former glory, but its return to profitability hit a snag in the quarter that ended this September. The company posted a loss of $197 million from a small profit the previous quarter. The good news is that the Mobile Products & Communication – the division responsible for phones, tablets and computers – showed the biggest increase. Sales were up 39.3% year on year and operating income increased by $2.25 billion, but the division still ended the quarter $9 million in the red.


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MSI GP60 2OD-072US 15.6-Inch Gaming Notebook

Aimed at gamers, the new MSI GP60 2OD-072US sports a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD anti-reflective display, a 2.4GHz Intel Core i7-4700MQ processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M 2GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 3-in-1 media card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, built-in quad speakers with Sound Blaster technology and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. The GP60 2OD-072US retails for $949.99.

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Capcom Details Dead Rising 3 Season Pass Along With New Halloween Trailer

If you're planning on picking up an Xbox One when it's made available in a couple of weeks, you're probably going to want to pick up a game along with Microsoft's latest next-generation video game console. One game we're sure you're going to want to pick up is Dead Rising 3, especially after watching the brand-new trailer Capcom just released today. Dead Rising 3′s “Halloween” trailer takes a sillier approach to what we've seen in the past as we can see Nick Ramos making trick-or-treating a home that's apparently filled with a single zombie.

Ubergizmo , Capcom Details Dead Rising 3 Season Pass Along With New Halloween Trailer, Capcom Details Dead Rising 3 Season Pass Along With New Halloween Trailer

The Walking Dead Game Season 2 Trailer Released

Just the other day, Telltale Games teased they would be revealing the first trailer for the second season of The Walking Dead as well as some details as to what fans of the game can expect. The Walking Dead: Season Two will star Clementine, who we all should be extremely familiar with from the first season of The Walking Dead, she she attempts to survive the world that has been ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. As you can see from the trailer, things aren't going so well for Clementine after the events that occurred in the first season of The Walking Dead.

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New iPad Mini Shortages Could Be Attributed To Sharp's Low Yield Of Displays [Rumor]

Apple's iPad mini with Retina display was announced recently but interestingly enough unlike the iPad Air which was put up for pre-order with a release pegged for the 1st if November, the new iPad mini was not given the same treatment, although it was scheduled for a release later in November. A recent statement made by Tim Cook has also suggested that there might not be enough units to meet the demand, indicating that would-be iPad mini customers would be in for a wait. Now thanks to a report from DigiTimes, it has been suggested that one of the reasons behind the possible delay is due to Sharp's low yield of the displays for the iPad mini.

Ubergizmo , New iPad Mini Shortages Could Be Attributed To Sharp's Low Yield Of Displays [Rumor], New iPad Mini Shortages Could Be Attributed To Sharp's Low Yield Of Displays [Rumor]

Gartner lists unblu in "Hype Cycle for CRM Customer Service and Support 2013"

Co-browsing becomes a key capability in online customer collaboration, technology featured under collaborative customer interfaces in latest CRM hype cycle report. Sarnen, Switzerland, October 30, 2013unblu inc., a leader in web customer collaboration, announced today that Gartner Inc., the world's leading IT research firm, recognizes the importance of co-browsing and lists unblu as a sample vendor in this space. “We are proud to be listed side by side with industry giants Oracle, salesforce and SAP in what Gartner refers to as collaborative customer interfaces” said Luc Haldimann, CEO of unblu inc.

Press Release Distribution , Gartner lists unblu in "Hype Cycle for CRM Customer Service and Support 2013", Gartner lists unblu in "Hype Cycle for CRM Customer Service and Support 2013"

Dual-SIM HTC One Max crops up in Vietnam

Before the HTC One Max was officially unveiled, there were a few leaks showing a dual-SIM version. It showed up in Vietnam, although it was supposedly a unit headed for the Chinese market. It cost 21.6 million dong ($1,015), up from 17.9 million dong ($840) for the single-SIM version. The specifications look exactly the same – 5.9x1080p screen, Snapdragon 600 chipset, 4MP UltraPixel camera without OIS, 16x32GB built-in storage with microSD card slot and 3,300mAh Li-Po sealed battery.

Except, of course, for the second SIM slot that's positioned symmetrically opposite the first SIM slot.




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2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

If you've been keeping up with our long-term 2013 Nissan Pathfinder coverage, you already know that, generally speaking, we dig it. After racking up 21,000 miles (and climbing!) on our dear Sweet Brown, we've become very, very familiar with the Pathfinder package as a whole, and many of us actually prefer it over competitors like the Ford Explorer and Chevrolet Traverse. For 2014, Nissan has added a new hybrid option for its Pathfinder, using an all-new powertrain that will also be shared with the CUV's Infiniti-badged QX60 sibling.

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Sprint expands 4G LTE network to 45 new markets - did your city make the list?

Sprint users may not be happy with the lackluster network, but everything is getting better as the carrier continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage. We know their 3G speeds are very far from being pleasant and many of you may be very happy to hear today's announcement. Sprint has flipped the switch on 45 new markets, bringing their much better 4G LTE speeds to a huge amount of their customer base. Adding 45 markets is no small feat for Sprint and we are sure many of our readers have been expecting this. Affected cities include Santa Ana, CA and Pensacola Florida.


Android Phone , Sprint expands 4G LTE network to 45 new markets - did your city make the list?, Sprint expands 4G LTE network to 45 new markets - did your city make the list?

Snapseed update with HDR Scape now available on Google Play [DOWNLOAD]

Announced only a few hours ago, an all new version of Snapseed — complete with HDR Scape filter — is now available on the Google Play Store. We talked about it in our previous post, but Snapseed version 1.6 brings powerful photo editing tools made easy peasy for the end-user. The latest of which is HDR Scape, an improved filter for adding near-professional HDR to photos. Normally, a smartphone camera does this by capturing 3 shots of varying exposures, then super imposing them on top of each other for improved dynamic range. HDR Scape makes this easier by producing an HDR experience unrivaled on mobile from a single image.


Android Phone , Snapseed update with HDR Scape now available on Google Play [DOWNLOAD], Snapseed update with HDR Scape now available on Google Play [DOWNLOAD]

Nokia Q3 report shows 8.8 million Lumia sales

Nokia published its financial results for the quarter ending in September – let's have a look at how the company did in its final quarter before selling its legendary phone business. Sales for Nokia Group decreased 22% year on year €5.662 billion, but operating profit went up to €118 million from a sizable loss of €564 million during the same quarter last year. Devices & Services – the division that Microsoft is set to acquire in the final quarter this year – accounted for €2.898 billion in net sales, down 19% year on year.



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Holden Commodore ute to die at age 65?

The Holden Commodore ute, an Australia-only automotive icon, could be relegated to the history books in 2016 due to falling sales in the face of increased consumption of pick-up trucks imported from Japan and Thailand, News.com.au reports. Year-to-date, Holden Commodore ute sales have slipped 31 percent. Holden hasn't said officially that the ute will be axed, but it reportedly told News Corp Australia that if the automaker is still manufacturing in 2016 and beyond that it will adopt two global vehicle platforms, neither of which will be made into a ute.

Autoblog , Holden Commodore ute to die at age 65?, Holden Commodore ute to die at age 65?

Google shows off newly revised Google Glass 2.0, complete with optional earbud

When Google announced that they'd soon be giving Glass Explorers a free, 1-time upgrade to the Glass 2.0 hardware revision, we were ecstatic. The optional earbud attachment sounded like a godsend when using Glass in noisy environments (something that's almost impossible now). If you were expecting major revisions to the Glass aesthetic, sorry to disappoint. It looks like not very much is changing other than a port for the earbud making its way to the bottom of the headset.

Android Phone , Google shows off newly revised Google Glass 2.0, complete with optional earbud, Google shows off newly revised Google Glass 2.0, complete with optional earbud

Crazy crash at LeMons race caught on camera

This video from the 2013 Halloween Hooptiefest 24 Hours of LeMons race is the kind of scary stuff that keeps us reviewing cars instead of racing them. This driver is puttering about, carrying good speed and, from the brief recording we can see, driving quite well. That is, until another driver, who seemingly comes out of nowhere, attempts to put his front tire where the passenger seat should be. It's a scary crash, not just because of the purple-wheeled car coming from the blind side, but for the way the tire very nearly gets into the cabin.

Autoblog , Crazy crash at LeMons race caught on camera, Crazy crash at LeMons race caught on camera

Sprint expands its 4G LTE coverage to 45 new markets

Sprint has officially announced that it will be expanding its LTE coverage to 45 new markets in order to provide an enhanced experience to its consumers. In addition to the new markets (full list available here), the Sprint 4G LTE network will be expanding to cover several parts of Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, N.Y. This latest expansion brings the total number of markets covered by the Sprint ultra-fast services to 230.
Along with its 4G LTE network expansion, Sprint has also said it has enhanced its 3G services and had improved the overall coverage, signal strength and the call quality.

GSM Arena , Sprint expands its 4G LTE coverage to 45 new markets, Sprint expands its 4G LTE coverage to 45 new markets

Here's what it's like to have a Moto X and use Windy Day

Today, Motorola unveiled the first of many stories coming into the Motorola Spotlight Player app.  If you aren't aware, the Motorola Spotlight Player is a new storytelling canvas for the Moto X, that plans on bringing content to your device and displaying it in new, innovative ways. Meet Windy Day, the first story designed for smartphones and only available on the Moto X. Thanks to the highly tuned hardware and software of the Moto X, the first story, Windy Day, highlights the power behind the Moto X's Adreno 320 GPU.


Android Phone , Here's what it's like to have a Moto X and use Windy Day, Here's what it's like to have a Moto X and use Windy Day

Turn almost anything into a controller with the VERVE

Hackers, makers, tinkerers (is that a word?), programmers, and general noodlers should check out the VERVE Kickstarter project. The VERVE is a controller that connects to your PC or Mac.  You plug up to 7 sensors into it that can be used to translate your activity into game controls or keyboard commands. The 7 included sensors provide a variety of ways to interact with objects. There's a force sensor, push button sensor, light sensor, turn sensor, motion sensor, magnet sensor and a touch sensor. Connect a motion sensor to a baseball bat and use as the controller for your favorite baseball game. The possibilities are endless.

The Gadgeteer , Turn almost anything into a controller with the VERVE, Turn almost anything into a controller with the VERVE

CloudSigma Expands Public Cloud to Second U.S. Location with Equinix in Washington D.C.

CloudSigma’s Dual U.S. Locations Improve Customers’ Geographical Load Balancing, Latency Performance and Data Redundancy for a More Seamless Public Cloud ExperiencePalo Alto, Calif – October 29, 2013 – CloudSigma, an international, customer-centric, pure-cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider, today announced that it has expanded its public cloud to a second U.S. location. In addition to its Las Vegas cloud at SwitchNAP, CloudSigma’s public cloud is now also available at Equinix’s DC6 International Business Exchange (IBX) in Washington D.C.

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ip.access celebrates small cell market leadership

Independent Infonetics report confirms market successCompany’s small cell solutions powering more than one-third of market Cambridge, October 29th 2013: Small cell innovator and manufacturer, ip.access, today welcomed an independent market research report from analysts Infonetics (www.infonetics.com) that provides firm confirmation of the company’s outstanding success and strong performance over the last year.According to Infonetics, in the last quarter, ip.access systems and components were powering more than one-third of the small cell market revenues.   The report, which covers 2G, 3G [WCDMA &

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ASUS K550CA-DH21T 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Notebook

Getting yourself a new touchscreen notebook. Why don't you take a look at this ASUS K550CA-DH21T. Powered by a 1.8GHz Intel Pentium 2117U processor, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit touchscreen display, an Intel HD Graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 720p webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, WiFi and runs on Windows 8 Pro 64-bit OS. The K550CA-DH21T sells for $499.

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Aiptek C25 Full HD Projector Camcorder

Aiptek is bringing you their newest Full HD projector camcorder, the C25. This compact camcorder sports a 5MP 1x3.2″ CMOS image sensor, a 10x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch touch LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot, a mini HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities at 30fps, and comes with a built-in DLP pico projector (w/ 640 x 360 native resolution). The C25 retails for $329.99.

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iLife, iWork, OS X Updates Will Remain Free For The Foreseeable Future

Just last week during Apple's iPad event, it was revealed that new Mac computers would come with iWork and iLife installed for free, and that the company would offer upgrades to their latest operating system, OS X Mavericks, for free as well. While it seemed like this was an offer with no clock on the table, we guess there are still some users out there who might be wondering if there is a time limit to this offer and if it was a one-time deal.

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Nexus 5 makes appearance in Carphone Warehouse inventory, just like Nexus 4 did almost a year ago

 . The Nexus 4′s appearance in a Carphone Warehouse inventory screen last year. It was almost a year ago we were tipped off to the Nexus 4′s impending release after the device made a quick appearance in Carphone Warehouse's inventory. Offering a little more than confirmation of the device's retail name (at that point we still didn't know what the phone would be officially called), the Nexus 4 wasn't made official until October 29th.

Today we are now seeing the Nexus 5 pop up in a Carphone Warehouse's inventory screen, this time with the quantity of units the retailer currently has on hand.


Android Phone , Nexus 5 makes appearance in Carphone Warehouse inventory, just like Nexus 4 did almost a year ago, Nexus 5 makes appearance in Carphone Warehouse inventory, just like Nexus 4 did almost a year ago

Moto X now $100 cheaper off-contract through MotoMaker

If you've been looking for a good reason to snap up a Moto X without having to sign a two-year contract for AT&T, a $100 price drop might be a good reason. After seeing the phone come down in price to $99 and $149 on the two-year agreement deal, Motorola has now also applied that same price drop to their off-contract pricing. That means you'll be able to get a Moto X for as little as $480 without having to sign a two-year contract (add $50 for the 32GB version). Unfortunately, things still aren't all peachy with the MotoMaker.

Android Phone , Moto X now $100 cheaper off-contract through MotoMaker, Moto X now $100 cheaper off-contract through MotoMaker

SmartPhone Heating Control just got Smarter with Neo from Heatmiser

Neo by Heatmiser is set for launch in January 2014 and has been designed with the retrofit and the new build market in mind, with the sole aim of allowing more people to control their heating from their SmartPhone. Smart control of your heating is the best way to reduce energy usage.Heatmiser, a British based family company, has been involved in the manufacture of heating controls and thermostats for the past 30 years, with the company's products being used by some of the country's leading heating equipment manufacturers.

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Google Glass Modified And Attached To A Regular Pair Of Sunglasses

There's nothing wrong with the design of Google Glass, although we guess there are some who might prefer if it looked more "normal", as it if it managed to blend with current eye-wear as opposed to looking like something out of a sci-fi movie. While the next version of Google Glass remains to be seen, Sean Percival decided that instead of waiting for Google to do something about it, he would take it upon himself to redesign Google Glass to look cooler. What he did was that he took apart Google Glass before attaching the key components to a pair of sunglasses, which in his case was a pair of Persols.

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Google Glass Store Reportedly Being Built On A Barge In San Francisco Bay

Here's a crazy news. Apparently our favorite internet search giant is building a Google Glass Store in San Francisco Bay, this according to KPIX which claims that it has learnt that Google is building a “floating marketing center” just to promote its wearable gadget. Only recently a rather mysterious barge was spotted moored to Treasure Island, San Francisco. There's a large structure built on top of the barge that's raising obvious questions. CNET weighed in as well, voicing the possibility that perhaps its a new data center for Google.

Ubergizmo , Google Glass Store Reportedly Being Built On A Barge In San Francisco Bay, Google Glass Store Reportedly Being Built On A Barge In San Francisco Bay

Japan Display unveils 2 QHD smartphone screens

Just two days ago Japan Display announced an amazingly sounding 12.1x4K display for tablets. That one featured 3840x2160 pixel resolution and 365ppi density. Today Japan Display unveiled another ultra high resolution display, this time for pocketable mobile devices.

GSM Arena , Japan Display unveils 2 QHD smartphone screens, Japan Display unveils 2 QHD smartphone screens

Mercedes GLA launching with Edition 1 model

Just like it did when introducing the CLA-Class, Mercedes-Benz will launch the closely related GLA-Class crossover with a limited run of Edition 1 models. Available for customers to order starting later next month and running for a year, the GLA-Class Edition 1 brings exclusive styling and luxury to this all-new subcompact crossover. On the outside, the Edition 1 is given plenty of blacked-out elements including the mirrors, window trim and the headlights, as well as the 19-inch AMG-style wheels. What's more, this special model will only be offered in five paint colors.

Autoblog , Mercedes GLA launching with Edition 1 model, Mercedes GLA launching with Edition 1 model

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid priced from $35,110*

Nissan has announced pricing for the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid, which was revealed earlier this year at the 2013 New York Auto Show. Offering two- or all-wheel drive, the hybridized crossover sports a 3.5-liter V6 and a 15-kilowatt electric motor, for a total of 250 system horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers match up well with the 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque put out by the V6-powered Pathfinder. Naturally, fuel economy sees a hefty boost, to 25 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, bumps of five and two mpg, respectively.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S.

Autoblog , 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid priced from $35,110*, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid priced from $35,110*

40% of BBM's 5-star reviews could have been bought

Right at the beginning, I must mention that this post has changed significantly from what it was originally planned to be. Back on Tuesday afternoon (or in the early hours of morning for those in the US) I came across this Facebook post on the left by a friend of mine. At first, I was inclined to dismiss it as coincidence. However, since she had linked to the app, I decided to maybe have a look, and the pattern was instantly noticeable.


Android Phone , 40% of BBM's 5-star reviews could have been bought, 40% of BBM's 5-star reviews could have been bought

Qitah Wireless Charger rises above the competition

If you have a phone that has wireless charging capability, you might want to look at the Qitah Wireless Charger.  It lifts your device off the desk at a 40-degree angle that makes it easier to see.  The Qitah has a SmartGrip surface that prevents scratches on the back of your phone, too.  It's available now at The Gadget Flow for $55.

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Audi RS5 test drive ends with potential buyer stealing car

Two men are wanted in the Houston area tonight after they stole an Audi RS5 from a local dealership. The brazen theft happened in the middle of the business day, when a salesperson stepped away after letting one of the men take the car for a test drive, while the other sat in the (getaway) car. He then swiped the keys and his license before running out to the lot and taking off in the 450-horsepower coupe.

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Deal of the Day - Logitech UE 9000 Wireless Bluetooth headphones

Thursday's LogicBuy Deal is the Logitech UE 9000 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones for $199.99.  Features:. UE Sound SignaturePremium BluetoothActive noise-cancelling technologyOptional on-cord mic that is compatible with both music and calls.
$399.99 – coupon code savings = $199.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires October 26, 2013 or sooner.

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Samsung fined $340k in Taiwan over HTC smear campaign

Earlier this year Samsung was found to be associated with two PR agencies in Taiwan, which were paying some guys to besmirching HTC's reputation while praising Samsung products on local online forums. The Taiwanese Fair Trade Commission started an investigation into the matter and has now come forward with three separate fines regarding the incident. Samsung's Taiwan business is to pay a NT$10 million penalty (around $340,000), while OpenTide Taiwan Co. and Sales and Profit International Co.

GSM Arena , Samsung fined $340k in Taiwan over HTC smear campaign, Samsung fined $340k in Taiwan over HTC smear campaign

North Korea May Launch A Cyber Attack Using Online Games

We've seen North Korea perform some interesting tactics in a way to disrupt the going ons online. Just a few years ago, they were jamming GPS signals within a 100km range and earlier this year, the country had prevented tourists from getting a 3G connection while they were in North Korea. That was only the tip of the ice berg as South Korean police are warning downloadable games might contain malware created by North Korean in what they believe could be a part of a cyber attack. South Korean officials started warning its citizens after they caught someone illegally trafficking online games that were developed by North Korean hackers.

Ubergizmo , North Korea May Launch A Cyber Attack Using Online Games, North Korea May Launch A Cyber Attack Using Online Games

Yahoo Picks Up LookFlow So That Flickr Can Improve

A rolling stone might gather no moss, and companies certainly do not want to remain stuck in a single place without making any progress at all in relation to its competitors. Having said that, one of the ways that companies could improve themselves would be by doing plenty of research and development on their own part, or alternatively, purchase companies that already have the kind of expertise which they are looking for. In this case, Yahoo has acquired LookFlow, an image recognition company, in order to ensure that their plan to improve photo discovery on Flickr will be able to kick off on the right note.

Ubergizmo , Yahoo Picks Up LookFlow So That Flickr Can Improve, Yahoo Picks Up LookFlow So That Flickr Can Improve

Case Logic SLR Camera Backpack review

The Case Logic SLR Camera Backpack from Case Logic aims to provide a roomy and safe place for your SLR (digital or otherwise) camera, and (based on the insides) enough lenses to shoot a wedding, football game, and several other events. You'll likely be able to squeeze in a digital video recorder and a few point-and-shoots in there, too.










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