Verizon Casio GzOne Commando image leaked

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 10:50:15 PM. © Ubergizmo

Casio GzOne Commando The rugged Android phone from Casio, slated to arrive on Verizon earlier this month never did show up, but new press shots of the G’zOne Commando leaked and gives us a clearer look at the phone. From what we can see, it looks like what you’d get if a G-Shock and an Android phone had a lovechild ? and taking into consideration that Casio did design the G-Shock after all, it’s not hard to see the resemblance. Anyway, this sturdy phone is Mil-STD 8210G certified for being shockproof, waterproof and dust resistant ? no surprise there, seeing how brawny the phone’s case looks.

The Casio G’zOne Commando packs an 800MHz processor with 512MB of RAM, a 3.6? 480 x 800 WVGA screen, a 5 megapixel rear camera, and will ship with Android 2.2. It will also be preloaded with G?zGEAR apps designed for outdoor enthusiasts ? thermometer, pedometer and a digital compass.

No word on pricing or release date, but since the press materials have been completed, it shouldn’t take too long now. Any of you keen on owning a sturdy Android phone like this?

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Skyfire updated to 4.0 for Android

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 10:18:01 PM. © Ubergizmo

Skyfire 4.0 If there’s one thing that Android doesn’t have a lack of choice of is when it comes to web browsers. There are just so many browsers available for the mobile operating system, and one of them that have been extremely popular is Skyfire for Android. What makes Skyfire popular is its video compression feature that allows users to spend less time loading videos and more time watching them and let’s not forget – streaming the videos won’t be so harsh on your data plan.

Skyfire recently received an update to version 4.0 that improve the user experience on the web browser. It includes a customizable SkyBar that allows users to personalize it whatever way they want, On-demand video: video thumbnails will no longer pop up when you load a page ? you choose which videos you want to play by hitting the video button and then loading it from there, and the inclusion of new in-browser tips, tricks & tutorials to help users get the most out of Skyfire.

Skyfire is available as a free download from the Android Market, but if you want the benefits of the video compression technology, you’ll have to fork out a few dollars for the Skyfire Video License Key.

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Motorola DEFY receives Froyo update

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 09:59:37 PM. © Ubergizmo

Yesterday we had the Samsung Fascinate, completing the lineup of American Galaxy S phones with Froyo. Today we have another phone joining the ranks of Android 2.2 ? this time it’s the Motorola DEFY on T-Mobile. The Motorola DEFY is one of the sturdiest and most rugged Android phones around but it has been crippled mainly due to its operating system, Android 2.1. Today it gets a new breath of life. T-Mobile has officially announced that they are pushing out an over the air (OTA) update for the Motorola DEFY that upgrades the phone to Android 2.2.

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Windows 8 to offer Kinect support

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 09:18:18 PM. © Ubergizmo

Windows 8 to support Kinect? Some folks have managed to get their hands on Windows 8 (probably the leaked build) and upon digging through the operating system; they stumbled upon some interesting features. It has been discovered that Windows 8 will support some sort of human detection sensor, which is rumored to enable a user to login using his physical characteristics ? similar to the Xbox Live login feature that the Kinect motion controller provides for the Xbox.

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Google Offers officially launched today

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 08:51:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

Since Groupon didn’t want to sell out to Google a few months ago, it looks like they’ll have a new competitor on the block. The company that tried to buy them, Google, has officially stepped into the deal-of-the-day website business with their own offering. Called Google Offers, it will function in the same way as the other deal services ? pushing out daily alerts to subscribers, letting them know about any offers or discounts that are available in places around their area.

Google Offers is promising “50% off or more” than the regular price at “places you’ll love.” At the moment the service is only available in Portland, Oregon with more locations to be included in the future. If you’re living in Portland and don’t mind the occasional discount or freebie filling up your inbox, you can head over to the Google Offers website to sign up now, or if you’re in another area, sign up and you’ll be alerted when Google Offers is available in your area.

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Sony Ericsson W8: the first Android Walkman phone

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 08:23:33 PM. © Ubergizmo

Sony Ericsson W8

While the original incarnations of the Walkman hasn’t been around for quite some time now, it looks like Sony refuses to let the brand name die ? then again, if it’s iconic, why not milk it for all it’s worth right? The first Android Walkman phone has finally been announced by Sony Ericsson Indonesia. Called the W8, it deserves to be called a Walkman phone ? because in 2011, the phone might as well be a cassette player.

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Self-healing paint to counter vandalism

post from Ubergizmo on 21 April 2011 07:49:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

Self-healing polymer

Don’t you just hate it when you get a brand new shiny vehicle, you drive it out for the first time, park it in a parking lot and return a few hours later just to see a huge, obvious scratch by the side of your car that was obviously done by a careless driver or a spiteful vandal? Well, in the future these problems might be a thing of the past.

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US Army to use Android in the battlefield

Android soldier While iOS devices seem to be making a lot of headway in the medical field, it looks like Android will be the weapon of choice for the US military. According to reports, the Android-based Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) gadget is currently being tested and moving closer to being deployed to soldiers. Currently in prototype, the JBC-P is a device that runs a modified version of Android which is used to give soldiers their mission commands, provide maps, blue force tracking, tactical ground reporting and critical messaging. Soldiers will also have access to other apps like an address book and Open Office (though I doubt they’ll have any games to play while passing time).

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It took 6,000 man-months to make Duke Nukem
Forever

For a game that’s been in development for what seems like – well, forever, Gearbox, the final developers for Duke Nukem Forever estimate that it the game probably took about 6,000 man-months to finish.

Gearbox’s boss Randy Pitchford says that the orignal developers, 3D Realms poured in about 3,500-4,500 man-months while his company put in about 2,500 or so man-months to complete development.

With that type of crazy work, gamers will be expecting this game to live up to its hype. I was fortunate enough to get hands-on play time with Duke Nukem Forever at PAX East last month and I have to say, the game looks pretty great.

It’s no Call of Duty, but it’ll definitely be a fun game riddled with cheesy humor and if you’re into that sort of thing, some light hanky panky scenes.

Look for Duke Nukem Forever to be released in June on PS3 and Xbox 360.

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