Creative unveils Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage
gaming headset with LED illuminated ear cups

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:59:39 AM. © Ubergizmo

If you?re in the market for a set of headphones designed specifically for gaming, then you might be interested to know that Creative Technology has revealed its latest gaming headset, the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage. Unveiled at the German GamesCom expo, this gaming headset is expected to play nice with both PC and Mac computers. It will be available in a wired version and a wireless version and will be priced at $80 and $130 respectively, and is expected to be made available towards the end of September.

As far as its specs are concerned, both the wired and wireless versions share the same specs and this includes 50mm full-spectrum drivers with a frequency response between 20Hz to 20KHz. The headphones will also come with an LED illumination system for its ear cups, which can also be set to pulsate according to the beat of the music or sound you?re listening to at the time. Specialized software will also be shipped with the headphones that allows for the LED control, a virtual 7.1 channel surround sound, and other effects that will help enhance the sound coming from games, music and movies.

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Motorola Droid RAZR HD rumored to feature 8MP
camera and will not come in a MAXX edition

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:58:49 AM. © Ubergizmo

Last week we reported that according to rumors, the upcoming Motorola Droid RAZR HD was expected to get a MAXX version, much like its predecessor, the Droid RAZR. Thanks to a tipster who tipped off the folks at Phone Arena, apparently this will not be the case and that the Motorola Droid RAZR HD will be the only device. While this might make it easier for users since they don?t have to choose between phones, the tipster also went on to reveal that the Motorola Droid RAZR HD will only have a battery with a capacity of 2,530mAh. This is probably kind of a bummer to those who were looking forward to seeing a battery of 3,300mAh which can be found in the RAZR MAXX. Other specs ?confirmed? by the tipster includes a 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 processor, a microSD card slot and an 8MP rear-facing camera, which seems to contradict earlier rumors of a 13MP camera instead.

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Kyocera Rise officially announced for Sprint and
Virgin Mobile

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:57:23 AM. © Ubergizmo

A couple of days ago we reported that thanks to a leaked document, it seems that Sprint could be announcing the Kyocera Rise for a release on the 19^th of August. Well the good news is that if the Kyocera Rise was a handset you had your eye on, you will be pleased to learn that it has been confirmed for the 19^th of August and will be priced at $19.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. For those wondering what they will be getting for their money, expect to find a 3.5? HVGA 480×320 IPS LCD display, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 3.2MP rear-facing camera, a microSD card slot and will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich preinstalled. As pictured above, the Kyocera Rise will also come with a slideout QWERTY keyboard which some of you guys might still prefer over an on-screen keyboard. It is also expected to come with other features, like Kyocera?s Eco Mode, Swype, Sprint ID and your usual carrier bloatware. For those not on Sprint, the Kyocera Rise will also be making its way onto Virgin Mobile on the 31^st of August and will be priced at $99.

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Unsecure bootloader for Verizons Samsung Galaxy
S3 now available

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:36:49 AM. © Ubergizmo

Verizon subscribers, if you were a bit bummed at the fact that your Galaxy S3 came with an encrypted bootloader, thus making the loading of custom ROMs and kernels pretty much impossible, you will be pleased to learn that thanks to elite recognized XDA developer, Adam Outler, the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 now has an unlocked bootloader. For those wondering what this means, it means that the bootloader is now open and will now let users customize the device to their hearts? content. The unsecure bootloader can be download via the XDA forums and as Adam Outler has stated in the forums, using this unsecure bootloader can potentially brick your device should Samsung ever release an updated version of their bootloader. What this means is that in order to avoid bricking your brand new handset, you should probably avoid factory updates unless you flash the Odin Packages first. If this sounds like a foreign language to you, then you should probably avoid downloading the unsecure bootloader without doing your homework first. In the meantime we expect that many Verizon Galaxy S3 users are happily flashing custom ROMs and whatnot onto their device.

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Sony NEX-5R rumored to feature phase detection AF
pixels on its sensor

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:35:16 AM. © Ubergizmo

According to the rumors, Sony is expected to unveil new mirrorless cameras which is part of their NEX lineup. This includes the NEX-5R and the NEX-6, both of which are expected to be announced in September. While the specs of either camera has yet to be officially confirmed, the folks at Sony Alhpa Rumors have been tipped off regarding one of the features of the NEX-5R, and that is it will sport a new 16MP image sensor with phase detection AF pixels. This is reportedly the same technology that is currently being used on Canon?s first mirrorless camera, the EOS M, and it basically allows for much faster autofocusing and a more reliable means of tracking moving objects. They have also speculated that this new 16MP sensor could make its way onto the NEX-6 as well, which might not be so surprising considering that the NEX-6 was rumored to have a new 16MP sensor as well. Assuming the tipster is to be believed, this could be one of the selling points for the NEX-5R/6, but as with all rumors, we suggest taking this with a grain of salt for now.

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iPad mini imagined in 3D

post from I4U News on 16 August 2012 05:24:43 AM. © I4U News

Besides the iPhone 5, the Apple iPad mini could be unveiled on September 12. The iPad mini is rumored to have a 7.85-inch display. The details are still very sparse. If Apple is pricing the iPad mini...

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Diablo 3 patch 1.0.4 class previews for Wizard
and Barbarian revealed

post from Ubergizmo on 16 August 2012 05:17:02 AM. © Ubergizmo

As we get closer to the fourth week of August, Blizzard has begun to reveal more changes that they will be making to the game once patch 1.0.4 is released to the public. We have covered the changes they will be making Legendary items, and Blizzard has since released more previews of the changes they will be making for the classes. So far only the Barbarian and Wizard class has been detailed, but we expect the remaining classes to receive the same amount of attention during the course of the coming weeks (if not days). While you can head on over to the Diablo 3 website for the full run down, the previews basically touch on the different skills and runes of both classes, and how they were making changes to them to make some skills be more attractive.

When Diablo 3 was being developed, some of the things that Blizzard touch upon was how they did not want classes to have a cookie cutter spec, unlike World of Warcraft where classes were pretty much locked to a certain style of playing due to it being able to output more DPS, survive longer or heal better. The changes that patch 1.0.4 will make to Diablo 3 will attempt to steer players away from pre-made builds and to explore their options and less popular skill choices. So if you?d like to learn more, the Wizard preview can be found here, while the Barbarian preview can be found here.

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RIM confirms screen resolutions for upcoming
Blackberry 10 devices

Developers and fans of Blackberry devices, if you have been wondering what sort of screen resolutions we might be dealing with when Blackberry 10 devices are released in the future, you might be interested to learn that RIM has come forward and confirmed the screen resolutions for upcoming Blackberry 10 handsets. As some of you guys know, RIM will be releasing Blackberry 10 devices in either full touchscreen mode, or a device that features a physical QWERTY keyboard as well which is a trademark look for Blackberry handsets.

Taken from their dev blog, it has been revealed that for full touchscreen devices, they will come with a screen resolution of 1280×720. Devices with a physical keyboard will sport a resolution of 720×720 instead. The blog post went on to mention that the first Blackberry 10 device will be based on the screen resolution of the Dev Alpha device which is measured at 1280×768, but future devices will follow the resolutions mentioned above. If you?d like more details, pop on over to the dev blog for the full run down.

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Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean test firmware for the
Samsung Galaxy S3 now available for download

Earlier today we reported that a video had recently surfaced which showed off what appears to be a leaked Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean ROM running on a Samsung Galaxy S3. Well the good news is that if you liked what you saw and were wondering how to get your hands on the leaked ROM, the folks at SamMobile have managed to obtain the leaked ROM and have uploaded it onto their website for download. However according to SamMobile, this is a pre-release version of the build which means that it is not official yet, let alone for public consumption. They have also warned that by flashing this ROM, you could end up voiding your warranty as well. However if you?re a developer and you?re looking to get ahead of the curve, or if you?re simply curious as to what sort of changes Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean will bring about to your Galaxy S3 device, pop on over to SamMobile?s website for the download links and instructions.

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Apple TV to become Cable TV Setop Box

The battle for the living room has just started. Apple, Google and Microsoft want to become the central gadget in your living room. The ultimate key to living room dominance is to replace the Cable...

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