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Ubergizmo         Webdoc: A Facebook On Steroids, Made in Switzerland March 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM   Start-up Webdoc promises to offer more than the typical posting-and-answer ping-pong. Thanks to the Twitterbooksquare revolution, there are now myriads of ways to let the world know who you are, where you are, and what you're doing at any given millisecond of the day – but it's still pretty tricky to have a real conversation on a social network, be it with your 500,000 closest Facebook friends or just a select few. Swiss start-up "Webdoc" aims to close the gap and give us true, two-way interaction with lots of multimedia extras and a minimum of effort. Despite the name, which seems to signal work, Webdoc is actually fun to use. The company has come up with a technology that makes it easy to add photos, videos, maps, and even whole websites, to a posting, simply via drag-and-drop. If you're planning a movie night with friends, for example, you can include trailers in a Webdoc topic, show Yelp reviews, movie times, and maps. All of this will show up right inside the discussion stream, and every participant can contribute to the conversation in the same way, adding rich content rather than just dropping a comment. "People want to engage," says Webdoc co-founder Vincent Borel. "They are trying to communicate but it's very hard to follow a discussion on all those other platforms." More… Webdoc: A Facebook On Steroids, Made in Switzerland, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Robot Headphone Splitter lets you share your favorite songs March 15, 2011 at 6:34 PM   While we're still waiting for the Trembo Trunks to hit the market, an elegant way of sharing your music has arrived in the form of this super cute headphone splitter shaped like a robot. The Robot Headphone Splitter does exactly what its name says – it lets you split the audio from one connection into two outputs so you can easily share your music that's coming out from your mp3 player. All you need is another set of headphones for your friend to use. The Robot Headphone Splitter comes with a way to conveniently store it when not in use (its body) that has a keychain for you to keep it close whenever it's needed. When not in use, it makes an awesome keychain anyway – after all who doesn't like robots? The Robot Headphone Splitter costs $14 and is available here. Robot Headphone Splitter lets you share your favorite songs, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         NVIDIA improves their 3D Vision glasses March 15, 2011 at 6:22 PM   When the NVIDIA 3D GeForce system was first released, everybody was excited about being able to experience 3D gaming on their computers. But customer dissatisfaction soon arose when they found out the 3D glasses provided with the graphics card were plagued with battery issues. There have been reports of the glasses running out of power in the middle of a movie! Well, thankfully NVIDIA has addressed the issue and they've released an updated version of their GeForce 3D Vision glasses. The glasses now hold up to 60 hours of usage per single charge, and they cost $50 cheaper – putting the smile back on faces everywhere. NVIDIA's GeForce 3D Vision glasses are on sale now for $149. NVIDIA improves their 3D Vision glasses, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         RoboTouch: an NES controller used to play games on an iPad March 15, 2011 at 6:13 PM   Ever seen a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controller used to play games on an iPad? Probably not. Well the folks over at ProtoDojo have come up with one of the strangest iPad gaming controllers ever. Called the RoboTouch, it makes use of an NES controller, plugged into an Arduino board, connected to a set of arms attached to servo motors that are placed on the iPad's screen. They've managed to make touchscreen games playable with an analog device. Ingenious? You bet. Though it's going to be troublesome shifting the robot arms around each time you decide to play a different game. Check out the video of the controller used to play Reckless Racing after the break: More… RoboTouch: an NES controller used to play games on an iPad, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Rovi Roxio Game Capture and Roxio PC Game Capture lets you relive your winning streaks March 15, 2011 at 5:31 PM   Have you ever played a video game, scored a 100 kills with 0 deaths, and told your friends about it, but had nobody to believe you? Well, if you're lucky, some games have a save replay function for you to share your A-game, but most of the time, this isn't the case. Enter Roxio Game Capture and Roxio PC Game Capture from Rovi. Roxio Game Capture will allow users to record gameplay videos from their Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles or PCs. The TV consoles will require the more expensive Roxio Game Capture which comes with a device that allows you to plug the consoles in, while the PC Game version doesn't require any fancy boxes. Both solutions sure sound like nifty solutions without cutthroat prices, but the fact that you can only record video at 480p (for consoles) might turn a lot of users off. Other than that, it comes with video editing software that allows you to add commentary, background music and more to make your videos complete. Roxio Game Capture will be available March 24 for $99.99 and Roxio PC Game Capture will be available in Q2 for $49.99. Get ready to start making pwnage videos or your very own machinimas. Head here for more details. Rovi Roxio Game Capture and Roxio PC Game Capture lets you relive your winning streaks, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Automatic harmonica plays simple tunes March 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM   An engineer by the name of Jon Sorkin has come up with one of the coolest ways to play a harmonica – by not playing it. He created a contraption that allows you to play songs on the harmonica with the push of a button. Just select a song, and press play. The machine was made by a handful of electronic parts, a couple of harmonicas and an air compressor. One of the harmonicas even has had its reeds reversed so the machine doesn't need to suck air to play a different set of notes – it only needs to blow air into the right holes to play a song. Admittedly it won't replace a human harmonica player (at least for now) but it does a decent job. The instructions have even been posted online if you're interested in building one for yourself. Hit the break to watch the machine in action: More… Automatic harmonica plays simple tunes, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         HTC Pyramid specs and renders leaked March 15, 2011 at 4:53 PM   After a number of rumors of HTC's upcoming dual-core phone, it looks like we finally have some images of the device. A couple of renders and specs of the HTC Pyramid have surfaced online, lending more credibility to the stories. Judging by the specs of the device it looks like it's going to be one impressive phone. It is said to be the world's first Android phone that packs a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (1.2GHz). It will also have a 4.3″ SuperLCD display (960 x 540), an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera and 768MB of RAM. Oh, and it should be running on Gingerbread (Android 2.3)when it drops. The phone is rumored to be headed to T-Mobile this May, and it is expected to be announced at CTIA in a couple of weeks. A sexy design and those powerful components should make this device a must-have for T-Mobile Android fans out there. For those of you looking to upgrade your device soon, keep those fingers crossed. HTC Pyramid specs and renders leaked, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         BlackBerry Social Platform goes public March 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM   RIM has officially announced the public beta release of the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) Social Platform. BB developers can now make use of the massive BBM user base (28 million+ users) for their upcoming apps and projects. The BBM Social Platform will give the developer community access to APIs that will allow them to create apps that feature BBM chatting, file transferring, app sharing, and more. After rumors about the BlackBerry Messenger service arriving on other operating systems, the public release of the BBM APIs bring it one step closer to reality since RIM appears to be gradually opening up their closed platform – keep those fingers crossed. In the meantime, let's see what the BB developers can come up with using the BBM Social Platform. Head here for more information about the BBM Social Platform. BlackBerry Social Platform goes public, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Doctors refuse to switch to electronic records March 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM   According to a lengthy and detailed report from the Washington Post, it seems that despite the benefits and incentives an electronic health record system could bring to a hospital or clinic, doctors are refusing to let go of their pen and paper systems. Electronic health records allow doctors to easily and quickly look up patient information, as well as access their history in a matter of seconds. There's no need to look through folders of papers and cards that might or might not have been misplaced, and let's not forget, medical records can be easily shared/transferred from one hospital to another. If a patient is allergic to something, doctors would be able to know right away, despite it being the patient's first visit to that particular clinic. The improvements over traditional paper systems are tremendous – but mostly for the patients and insurance companies. Doctor's don't stand to benefit much from such a change, according to some of them. More… Doctors refuse to switch to electronic records, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         iPad 2 launch delayed in Japan March 15, 2011 at 3:06 PM   This won't come as a surprise to most of you out there, but just in case you were wondering – yes, the iPad 2′s release will be delayed in Japan. Due to the natural disasters last week, the folks in the land of the rising sun won't be getting their iPad 2 tablets anytime soon. The iPad 2 was scheduled to be in stores on March 25, but due to the earthquake and tsunamis last week, people in Japan will have to wait. It wasn't mentioned when sales will resume, but expect the iOS tablet to be in stores when the situation gets settled and everyday life resumes. In the meantime, there's always the grey market to look out for, but be prepared to pay exorbitant prices for the tablet. iPad 2 launch delayed in Japan, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Microsoft: Zune's not dead March 15, 2011 at 2:45 PM   Yesterday we wrote about a report stating the death of the Zune music player. Turns out it was just a rumor, and Zune is here to stay. According to an announcement from Dave McLauchlan, head of business development for the Zune platform, Zune isn't going anywhere. While it's true that they haven't announced a new Zune player for quite some time now, they've decided to focus on pushing out the Zune platform through their Windows Phone 7 devices this year. They will still continue to support the current Zune HD, so if you've recently purchased it, don't fret about it being abandoned. Hit the break to check out the full post from McLauchlan. More… Microsoft: Zune's not dead, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Qik Video Connect released for the iPhone March 15, 2011 at 2:12 PM   Qik (currently owned by Skype) has just released a new app for the iPhone. Called Qik Video Connect, this app allows users to make 2-way calls, record video mall and host live video broadcasts that you can easily share on Facebook and Twitter. In addition to you broadcasting your own videos, you can easily create a newsfeed that loads videos from all your friends, so you'll never have to miss out a post from then. Qik Video Connect works over 3G, 4G (unsupported by the iPhone at the moment) and WiFi. The app is available on the App Store for $2.99, while the free version is still awaiting approval from Apple. The main differences between the premium and the free version is the addition of real-time effects and filters (like those found in the Qik Video Camera Pro app currently available), editing tools and support for HD-video quality. Head here if you'd like to give Qik Video Connect a shot. Qik Video Connect released for the iPhone, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         VUDU now available on Sony 2011 connected Blue-ray disc players March 15, 2011 at 1:57 PM   Great news for subscribers of the VUDU HD video streaming service, the company has just announced that VUDU will now be accessible from more devices. All of Sony's Blu-ray disc players and Blu-ray disc home theater systems that were released this year will support 1080p video streaming content in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound through VUDU's service. In addition to regular HD and HDX videos, users with 3D-enabled devices will also be able to access 3D content. The Blu-ray dis players and home theater systems that will ship with VUDU-enabled are: the BDP-S280, BDP-S380, BDP-S480, BDP-S480, BDP-S580, BDP-S780, BDV-E280, BDV-E580, and BDV-E780W. Head here to find out more about VUDU's video streaming service. VUDU now available on Sony 2011 connected Blue-ray disc players, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         HARMAN AKG GHS-1 Headset gives you the ultimate gaming experience March 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM   HARMAN International Industries has just announced the launch of their latest gaming headset, the AKG GHS-1. Winner of the prestigious Red Dot award for its outstanding product design, the GHS-1 aims to enhance your gaming experience by bringing you to new heights of realism, excitement, portability and comfort. The GHS-1 headset is designed specifically to draw gamers into the game and keep them there. The lightweight headphone is designed to be worn for long periods of time without discomfort and has passive noise reduction to ensure gamers don't get distracted from the outside world. In addition to keeping you in the game, it features a boom microphone that filters out background noise, so you can be sure that your team mates hear every command you issue or cry for help. When not in use, its foldable 3D-Axis2 headband makes it easy to store or transport. The AKG GHS-1 is now available and comes in 3 color combinations: black and orange, white and green and camouflage and blue for $79.95. Head here for more details. HARMAN AKG GHS-1 Headset gives you the ultimate gaming experience, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Limited edition Nintendo DS up for auction to raise funds for the Red Cross March 15, 2011 at 1:27 PM   If there's one thing great about the gaming community, it's their ability to raise funds for limited edition memorabilia. And when in times of need, it can only be a good thing. Game Informer's Meagan Marie has recently put up a limited edition Mario Kart version of the Nintendo DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto, Koji Kondo, Charles Martinet, Eiji Aonuma and Martin Leung. She's decided to auction off the rare Nintendo DS and give all proceeds to the Red Cross to help out with their cause in Japan following last week's earthquake. At this time of writing, the price is now at $1,300 and there's still 6 days left, so you can expect the tablet to fetch a much higher price by the end of the auction. Head here if you'd like to donate to the red cross while earning a piece of Nintendo history while at it. Limited edition Nintendo DS up for auction to raise funds for the Red Cross, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Time Warner Cable TV app now available on the iPad March 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM   Great news for iPad users that subscribe to Time Warner's cable TV service. Time Warner cable has just released the Time Warner Cable TV app for the iPad. iPad users can now watch programs and movies from the cable service anywhere from their house as long as they are connected to a WiFi connection. Shows will be broadcast in HD, so users can enjoy their Discovery, MSNBC, SyFy and other content without sacrificing quality by not watching it on the big screen. At the moment, the app only works over WiFi and there are only 30 channels available for live streaming. Users must be Time Warner Cable subscribers with iPad tablets running iOS 4.2 and higher. Future versions of the app are said to include streaming without using WiFi, and the ability to set up a DVR to record shows. Head over to the Apple App Store to download the Time Warner Cable TV app now. Time Warner Cable TV app now available on the iPad, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad keeps your laptop cool March 15, 2011 at 10:20 AM   If you've ever had to deal with laptops overheating, I'm pretty sure you would've gotten a laptop cooler by now. But as some of you would know by now, every laptop gets hot in different places, and not every after market solution can work for the same laptop. Introducing the iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad. What makes this laptop cooler different from other solutions out there is the fact that it contains a movable fan so that you can ensure the right spots gets the cooling they deserve. It is powered by a removable USB cable that can be stored within the cooler itself when not in use, and it features an ergonomic design to make long hours spent on the laptop easier to bear. It's up for pre-order now for $29.99 here and will be shipped out on March 22. iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad keeps your laptop cool, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,         Google to introduce NFC payment systems in New York and San Francisco? March 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM   Ever since Google brought the Nexus S onto the market with NFC capabilities, they've been pretty quiet with the pushing of NFC-services throughout the country (other than Hotspot they haven't been doing much). But now it looks like they're back on track with NFC again. According to a report from Bloomberg, the search engine giant will be testing a mobile-payment service at stores in New York and San Francisco sometime within the next 4 months. Shoppers with NFC-capable phones will be able to purchase goods without taking out their wallets – just placing their phones on a special cash-register device will be enough. It wasn't mentioned what security measures will be taken to keep the service safe for everyone to use, but I have a feeling NFC-enabled phones are going to be high-priority targets for thieves when this feature becomes more common. After all, stealing a phone would mean a Gingerbread device and some cash to spend. Sounds too good to be true. Stay tuned for more updates. Google to introduce NFC payment systems in New York and San Francisco?, By Ubergizmo. Top Stories : iPad 2 Review, Nexus S Review,

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