Credit Card? You Got It: Verizon Offering Intuit GoPayment as Mobile Payment Solution

While the world awaits the era of mobile payments conducted without credit cards and via NFC chips within our smartphones, several interim solutions have popped up to make it easier to use our pocketable devices at the point of sale. One such solution is GoPayment from Intuit, which is now being offered in Verizon retail stores nationwide. GoPayment, in the same vein as Square, is designed to help small businesses and individuals process credit card payments using only a small reader device, a mobile app, and your smartphone.

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Samsung i9220 might have 5.29-inch 720p display

Leaks in the tech world do not involve any form of water, but rather, they are juicy bits and snippets – which is why Samsung's i9220 handset has plenty of rumors to go along with it. It is said that this particular make will feature a 5.29″ Super AMOLED Plus display at 1,280 x 720 resolution. This certainly contradicts what earlier reports point to – which is a less than stellar 4.5″ size, albeit at the same 720p level resolution. Will it be 5.29″ or 4.5″.

Ubergizmo, Samsung i9220 might have 5.29-inch 720p display

Canada: Samsung Galaxy Q officially launched by Fido

We've known that the Samsung Galaxy Q was headed to Fido ever since last month, and now it's finally out. Following in the footsteps of Rogers, Fido has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Q today. The Samsung Galaxy Q is a lower-midrange Android-powered smartphone that has a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard as one of its key selling points. So this may make a good first smartphone for someone who's into texting and/or emailing a lot.

Aside from the keyboard, the Galaxy Q also has 3.2-inch 320x480 touchscreen, a 3-megapixel camera with video capture, Wi-Fi, GPS, 100 MB of internal storage space expandable via microSD, and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA.

Unwired View, Canada: Samsung Galaxy Q officially launched by Fido

Verizon to launch the BlackBerry Torch 9850 soon

Already announced by Sprint (where it's available since Sunday) and US Cellular (where it should be released tomorrow), the new BlackBerry Torch 9850 is also coming to Verizon – although we don't know when exactly this will happen. Anyway, the image that you're seeing below (reportedly a poster spotted in a VZW store) confirms that the largest US mobile carrier is planning to launch the new Torch. Like all the other RIM smartphones unveiled recently, the Torch 9850 runs BlackBerry OS 7.

Unwired View, Verizon to launch the BlackBerry Torch 9850 soon

Gaming for the gold: Na'vi take the first International Dota 2 Championships title

Pay homage to the kings of the International Dota 2 Championships, Na'vi. These six Ukrainian studs won $1 million over the five-day tournament held at Gamescom, followed by China's Ehome, who landed in second place. The top eight teams competed bravely, so show some respect as follows:. Handing out over $1.5 million to the people who love your game enough to make it a career seems like a wonderful advertising strategy from Valve. Maybe eventually it'll be altered to include people who love Valve's games but have day jobs too. Maybe.

2DayBlog.com, Gaming for the gold: Na'vi take the first International Dota 2 Championships title

Android Overload: Famous HP TouchPad with Android For Sale on eBay, Acer Isn't Doing So Well and More

Well, well, well… What do we have here. Why — it’s the Android Overload. You’re one stop, place to shop for all the stories that didn’t make it onto our homepage from throughout the day. Have a couple of juicy news bits for you here tonight, like the HP TouchPad that made its way around YouTube is currently being offered up on eBay. If all goes well, I’ll be able to bring you an in depth video on just such an Android toting TouchPad by the weekend. You heard it here first. Goodnight, everyone!

HP TouchPad that showed up on YouTube running Android currently up for auction on eBay.

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Toshiba introduces the Smarbo VC-RB100, its first Roomba like vacuum cleaner

Roomba changed the way we are vacuuming dust around and while LG and Samsung has since then released many models similar to the Roomba, yesterday Toshiba decided to jump into the autonomous robot vacuum cleaner world with the Smarbo VC-BR100.


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TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)

TiVo's results for the second quarter are here and there were a few tidbits that let us know where its products are going in the future. Despite reporting a net loss for the quarter, its cash position was up after receiving the first $300 million payment from its settlement with Dish Network. Things appear to be going well with Virgin Media in the UK where it reported 50,000 TiVo's live by the end of July and ONO is closing in on a launch in Spain, while closer to home RCN is almost ready to officially offer a whole-home DVR setup based on the quad-tuner TiVo Premiere Q.

Engadget, TiVo talks cable, satellite deals in Q2 results; DirecTiVo exposed! (video)

Forza Motorsport 4 shows the making of its Hockenheim track

Being a video game designer sounds like fun. And when the video game you're designing involves recreating famous racetracks from around the world, you're definitely having more fun than the average cubicle-dweller. The developers at Turn 10 Studios have to do exactly that for the upcoming Forza 4 video game. It's an interesting process, and Turn 10 has released a video showing us how it's done. It highlights the nearly three-mile-long Hockenheim circuit in Germany, which features 13 turns and plays host to both the German Grand Prix and DTM events.
We won't spoil the track-creation magic for you.

Autoblog, Forza Motorsport 4 shows the making of its Hockenheim track

First 2012 Toyota Camry commercials look to burn up the interwebs

Toyota has finally pulled the wraps off its all-new 2012 Camry, and the marketing machine is now in full swing. The automaker is hitting the virtual airwaves with a trio of commercials highlighting its newest midsize sedan, as well as Toyota's love for NASCAR. Kyle Busch helps out with some smoky burnouts, high-speed driving and general information about the Camry Hybrid, and yes, that does seem a bit incongruous. The first spot posted after the jump is titled "Electrified", and shows the NASCAR Camry turning donuts before being hit with some electricity and turning into a Camry Hybrid.







Autoblog, First 2012 Toyota Camry commercials look to burn up the interwebs

Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality

If this is the same "T-Mobile Sonic" we saw a month back, it's safe to assume Huawei took the Gingerbread slab back to the drawing board and away from a Magenta debut. Popping up, once again, over at the FCC, and bearing a different model number - U8652 - the new Sonic sports a similar rounded-edge design, although this current incarnation takes on a definite rectangular shape. Gone are both the formerly included NFC functionality and AWS bands, in favor of quadband GSM, UMTS 850x1900x2100 bands, 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera, WiFi and Bluetooth.


Engadget, Huawei Sonic reappears at the FCC, ditches AWS 3G and NFC functionality

US Cellular BlackBerry Torch 9850 will be available on August 26 for $199.99

Just like we heard before, the new BlackBerry Torch 9850 is headed to US Cellular. Today, the carrier has decided to make this official, and thankfully it didn't hold off any important details such as the release date or pricing information. So, the new Torch 9850 will be available from US Cellular both in stores as well as online starting on August 26 (that's a couple of days from now, on Friday).

Unwired View, US Cellular BlackBerry Torch 9850 will be available on August 26 for $199.99

Audi A8 a hot seller out of the gates, nearly 60% boost in production planned

Audi has a hot seller on its hands. If we forced you to guess which model (and didn't let you read the title of this post), you might assume that we'd be talking about the A6 or even the Q5. Nope.

Autoblog, Audi A8 a hot seller out of the gates, nearly 60% boost in production planned

Garmin Vector: Measuring Power Right in the Heel of Your Foot

Apart from distance and calories burned, cyclists nowadays are obsessed to know the amount of power they exert on every ride. Don't worry, Garmin has a gadget for that. The Garmin Vector is a lightweight power meter that is integrated on a pedal. Not only it can provide accurate and reliable power data, but it also measures the power balance of the cyclist's right and left legs. The data will be sent to the Garmin Edge GPS or other compatible wireless receivers (as long as it is Garmin-made).

The Vector is portable, easy to use, and takes only minutes to install. It is a shame, however, that this device has a suggested price of $1,499.

Gadget.com, Garmin Vector: Measuring Power Right in the Heel of Your Foot

Pictures of the HTC Bliss caught in the wild

As things ramp up for the debut of HTC's fall 2011 lineup, it's only natural that more HTC phones show up in the wild.  The latest phone to get exposed to the public is the HTC Bliss.  Verizon is expected to launch the HTC Bliss this fall as the first phone from HTC targeted directly at women.  We're not sure how well that marketing plan will go over, but we're certainly pleased with the look of the handset.   We're expecting the European launch of the HTC Bliss to feature a variety of handset colors and we certainly wouldn't be surprised if the phone made its debut on September 1st in London.



HTC Source, Pictures of the HTC Bliss caught in the wild

Netherlands Judge Bans Sale of Galaxy S, S II in Court Proceedings

This just in, folks – a Netherlands Judge has ruled that Samsung does indeed infringe on Apple’s patents with the Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S II. With that, the ruling bans Samsung from selling or advertising both phones, as well as from selling the Samsung Galaxy Ace It appears that the phones will be temporarily banned in all of the European Union. According to the Judge, Samsung violates the following:.

Android Phone, Netherlands Judge Bans Sale of Galaxy S, S II in Court Proceedings

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj brings iOS support for projection capability

Nikon certainly broke new ground in the past with the integration of projector capability into a digital camera last year, with the S1100pj paving the way, and so, it is about time for an upgrade to the device, don't you think so. The company's next-generation projection camera is known as the Coolpix S1200pj, where it sports a brighter 20-lumens pico projector in addition to featuring support for iOS-powered devices – and that means iPads, iPhones and iPods are able to work with this particular shooter – all the way to a 60″ display.

Ubergizmo, Nikon Coolpix S1200pj brings iOS support for projection capability

Green-House Mini Digi Compact Camera

Green-House is back with its latest product in the form of the Mini Digi compact camera. Available in five different colors, this tiny 0.3MP digital camera captures 1280×960 resolution JPEG pictures and QVGA AVI videos. The gadget measures 60mm x 30mm x 43mm and weighs at only 24 grams. No word on pricing at this time.

TechFresh, Green-House Mini Digi Compact Camera

Sony NEX-7: an amazing micro-camera

Sony has just launched its latest and greatest high-performance compact camera. The NEX 7 takes over the top spot from the NEX 5, which has been updated as well. If you are not familiar with Sony's NEX line, the idea is to have the optical performance of a DSLR camera in a very compact body. The lenses are interchangeable as well.
In a nutshell Sony has designed the NEX7 to be “extraordinary” in Sony's own words. It has a 24 Megapixel EXMOR sensor, which is the same one used in the high-end Alpha a77 DSLR.

Ubergizmo, Sony NEX-7: an amazing micro-camera

Sony reveals three new NEX E-mount lenses, LA-EA2 A-mount adaptor with translucent mirror

Sony's NEX line of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILC) deliver quite a lot of bang for your buck, but a diminutive lens selection reduced appeal for advanced shooters. Today, the company is growing its E-mount family of lenses by three, now offering a total of seven compatible lenses. Shipping in October, the Carl Zeiss SonnarT E will take the helm as Sony's flagship optic, delivering a 24mm fixed focal length and f/1.8 aperture, with a minimum focus distance of 16 cm and a sky-high $999 price tag.






Engadget, Sony reveals three new NEX E-mount lenses, LA-EA2 A-mount adaptor with translucent mirror

LiveAudio for JAMBOX Delivers Spatial Sound

JAMBOX with LiveAudio playing recomended playlist (songs recorded with binaural technology). We have published about JAMBOX, the brilliant compact Bluetooth speaker from Jawbone, when it launched back in November 2010. Today, Jawbone the innovative audio company behind JAMBOX, is releasing LiveAudio a new feature that delivers a great spatial sound experience.
Basically, when you turn LiveAudio on, you can hear different sounds close to your left ear and your right ear.

Ubergizmo, LiveAudio for JAMBOX Delivers Spatial Sound

New Android Market leaked

The Android Market might still be miles away from being on par with the App Store from Apple in terms of sales volume and number of apps, but that does not mean it has no strong following. In fact, the Android Market has been doing rather well for itself, and word has it that there will be a newer version of the Android Market. It wasn't long ago that we first saw the new Android Market grace our presence and become available for download. Well, there's a new version in town that brings a couple of new tweaks that are more than welcomed and that some people have been waiting for.

Ubergizmo, New Android Market leaked

2012 Toyota Camry pricing good news for those shopping in mid-size market

We've just given you our first impressions of the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry. Now, Toyota is ready to give you pricing, and it's good news if you're in the market for this mid-size mainstay. Pricing stays the same for some of the 2012 trims, while it's actually gone down for a few others. The 2012 Camry family hierarchy shakes out with the base-model L before moving up to the LE, XLE and SE trims. The Camry Hybrid is only available in LE or XLE guise.
Pricing for the 2012 Camry L starts at $21,995. If you want to move up to the LE, you only need $545 more for a total of $22,500, which is about $200 less than the 2011 LE.

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Windows Marketplace hits 30,000 apps

Another month, another milestone reached for Microsoft Windows Phone. It was back in July when we reported about the platforms app store, Windows Marketplace, hitting 25,000 apps, and now it has been reported to hit 30,000 apps. While it's still a way off from the 425,000+ iOS apps and 200,000+ Android apps available, for an operating system that's not even a year old - it's a pretty impressive feat. And the recent interest of webOS developers looking to migrate to the platform should help those numbers jump pretty quickly.

Ubergizmo, Windows Marketplace hits 30,000 apps

Facebook and Miramax announce movie streaming platform

Social networking giant Facebook and film studio Miramax have come together to roll out an new app as part of a movie streaming partnership, where this app will be known as the Miramax eXperience. Already live over at Facebook, 20 titles are available for rent Stateside, while the UK and Turkey will get 10 choices each. No idea on why Turkey was selected out of so many other countries, but no point complaining if you reside in that part of the world, no. The Miramax eXperience will arrive in France and Germany sometime down the road as well, so you will need to be patient if you happen to reside in either country.

Ubergizmo, Facebook and Miramax announce movie streaming platform