Google+ Local sees reviews from friends, Zagat invade your restaurant hunts (video)

We'd been wondering what Google would do following its acquisition of Zagat, and now we know: it's part of Google+ Local, a boost to Maps, general search, and Google+ itself. Zagat's point system now automatically shows up in search results for restaurants that have been given the extra scrutiny. Those of us who don't trust The Man for reviews will also now see Google+ friends' picks surface at the same time.

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BlackBerry Curve 9310x9320 turns up at FCC, fails to keep a low profile

FCC docs can, from time to time, turn up some welcome device surprises. Not so in this recent RIM filing, as we're treated to yet another in a long line of leaks for the company's Curve 9310x9320. The BB OS 7.1 handset, bearing the FCC IDs L6AREY20CW and L6ARFD30CW, has already made several appearances around the globe, preparing for a low-end market berth in Australia, India, Vietnam and the UK. So, aside from RF testing data indicating WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth radios, our familiarity with the phone's specs come from its prior in-the-wild jaunts.

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Amazon's Instant Video arrives on the Xbox 360

Earlier last month, Amazon's Instant Video arrived on Sony's PlayStation 3 platform, and given the PS3's fierce rivalry with Microsoft's Xbox 360, we had to wonder if the Xbox might go for a rival service or come up with something on their own. As it turns out the good news for Xbox owners is that it looks like Amazon's Instant Video has arrived for your platform as well. Announced on Tuesday, Amazon revealed that its Prime Instant Video service along with access to "Your Video Library" will now be available for Xbox Live Gold subscribers. According to Ross Honey, general manager of Xbox LIVE Entertainment and Advertising:.

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4K TV already being trialed by one UK broadcaster

4K in the UK. It could happen sooner rather than later, if viewers give a thumbs up to feedback tests currently being conducted by a British broadcaster. According to a senior figure at a company that is directly involved in the experiments, people are being asked if they can spot the difference between 4K and regular 1920 x 1080, which will help to decide whether the format is worthy of immediate investment. Our source refused to reveal which broadcaster is running the show, beyond saying that it has complete control over its pipeline right down to the set-top box, which hints at Sky or perhaps Virgin being likely candidates.

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Sprint's iDEN push-to-talk network to go offline next summer

. Sprint on Tuesday announced that it plans to cease service on its iDEN Nextel network as early as June 30th, 2013. The nation's third largest wireless provider is looking to migrate business and government customers from the old push-to-talk technology onto Sprint Direct Connect, which operates on the carrier's 3G CDMA network and offers improved in-building coverage, and increased voice and data capacity. Sprint will begin sending written notices to iDEN customers beginning June 1st, 2012. The dated Nextel spectrum will be reassigned for the carrier's upcoming LTE network.

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Vegetabrella keeps you dry during those rainy days

Mom always told you to eat your vegetables so that you will grow up strong and healthy. Well, for those of you who failed to heed her advice and are now paying the price for such stubbornness, here is the Vegetabrella that will shield you from the scorching rays of the sun as well as raindrops, simply because it is an umbrella that comes in the creative form of a vegetable, thanks to Japan's Tokyo Noble. It resembles a fresh head of a lettuce when rolled up, and best of all is, there is nothing to worry about concerning its vitamin level content even when you do not have enough crisper space in your fridge to stow it away.

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Verizon's Motorola Droid Razr HD to be called Vanquish outside the US. Motorola Asanti rumored to hit AT&T

Remember the Motorola Droid Razr HD. This is supposed to be the first Moto-made smartphone in the US to feature an HD (1280 x 720) display, and is expected to be released by Verizon Wireless. While the handset is still unconfirmed, PocketNow is reporting that there will be an international edition of it, which should be sold outside the US under the name of Motorola Vanquish. Reportedly, the model numbers for the Vanquish will be XT925 (LTE version), and XT923 (UMTS version).
Unfortunately, we still don't know what the Motorola Droid Razr HD / Vanquish looks like.

Unwired View, Verizon's Motorola Droid Razr HD to be called Vanquish outside the US. Motorola Asanti rumored to hit AT&T