This Week’s Hot Deals from TechBargains

Sony VAIO VPCF2390X Intel Core i7 Quad 16.4in 1920×1080 Laptop $899.99 Dell Vostro 3450 or Vostro 3550 Intel Core i7-2640M 2.8GHz 14in or 15in Laptop $774 Dell Vostro 3550 Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz 15.6in Laptop + Bag + Mouse $499 Dell Vostro 3450 Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz 14in Laptop (Aluminum, 4GB/320GB) $549

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/29/this-weeks-hot-deals-from-techbargains-19/

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Sony Xperia PLAY (Verizon) getting updated -- still not ICS

Sony and Verizon are pushing out an update for the Xperia PLAY, bringing it to version 4.0.2.E.0.57. Relax, 4.0.2 is the version number from Sony and not Android 4.0.2 -- but don't feel bad, I thought the same thing.

While the update may not be the one everyone is waiting for, it does bring a couple nice things to the table -- new versions of Verizon Navigator and Verizon Video on Demand! I'll stop. There is something cool in this update though -- use the right trigger button to take a picture while running the camera app. The rest you ask? Certainly.

• Verizon Wireless Video on Demand now comes preloaded.
• Improved user experience and new delivery method of preloaded games.
• When connected via Bluetooth®, the Music Player now supports Fast Forward and Rewind.
• VZ Navigator® has been updated with the latest 3D map improvements.
• Upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.4 operating system.
• A long-press of the power button will successfully capture a screen shot.
• Charging issues forcing device to remain in landscape mode have been resolved.
• Recommended contacts now populate correctly when using the dialpad.
• Right trigger successfully captures a picture.
• Record video in 720p with continuous auto-focus.
• Device is now enabled with the Wireless Emergency Alerting System.
• Mobile Hotspot ID broadcast can be turned off to increase security.

Start mashing on the system update button, and holler out in the forums when you see it!

Source: Verizon. Thanks everyone who sent this in!

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/XxJ0kUh8I_8/story01.htm

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2-Cans-and-a-String Technology Updated for Age of Mobility

Relive your childhood memories of tin-can telephone communication with Monkey Wrench Design's The Can.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/04/two-cans-and-a-string-technology-updated-for-age-of-mobility/

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Move Over Google: Oakley’s Got Smart Glasses, Too

Oakley CEO Colin Baden said Tuesday that Oakley’s efforts will initially target athletes.

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LightSquared founder Philip Falcone to step down 'eventually', attempts to dodge the bankruptcy bullet

In an effort keep the troubled LightSquared from the brink of defaulting on its debt, its founder will step down from the company. While it doesn't look immediate, (people "familiar with the negotiations" are using the word "eventually") it's Philip Falcone's latest attempt to extend a debt-term violation that expires this morning. According to the same sources, if the initial extension is okayed, Falcone and LightSquared's lenders are aiming for a greater period of around 18 months to repay $1.6 billion in loans and pass the FCC's requirements for its network. The company's board is still deliberating on whether to accept the deal, which would stop the company filing for bankruptcy protection. Unfortunately, it looks like those new 4G network dreams just got hazier.

LightSquared founder Philip Falcone to step down 'eventually', attempts to dodge the bankruptcy bullet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pessimisting Airplane GPS Always Knows the Best Place to Land in an Emergency [Video]

A company called Vertical Power has created a GPS-based co-pilot for smaller private planes that's constantly worried about the worst-case-scenario when flying. But that's a good thing, since in the event of an emergency like an engine failure, it already knows the nearest and safest place to land. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/RUkhUXEgoP8/pessimisting-airplane-gps-always-knows-the-best-place-to-land-in-an--emergency

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Samsung Puts Its New Exynos Chip on the Table

In a move that would be akin to unveiling an automobile's new engine in advance of an auto show, Samsung on Thursday introduced its new 1.4 GHz Exynos 4 Quad processor for smartphone and tablet devices. While the company did not say which devices would first use the processor -- which is based on the ARM Cortex A9 chip -- it announced that it would power the "next Galaxy" device.

Source: http://ectnews.com.feedsportal.com/c/34520/f/632000/s/1ec6c2ae/l/0L0Stechnewsworld0N0Crsstory0C749660Bhtml/story01.htm

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Google Drive now offers a bumpy ride for Chrome OS dev-channel users

You knew it was gonna happen, but Google's cloud-based storage service has now been married to its cloud-based operating system, as Chrome OS users who receive updates via the dev-channel may now benefit from integration with Google Drive. Most notably, Drive will now appear as an additional folder within the file manager, although the implementation isn't without its quirks. For example, our peers at TechCrunch described the inability to make these files available for offline access. It goes without saying that dev-channel releases aren't for everyone, but if you enjoy living on the edge, then be sure to take a peep at what Google has in store for the inevitable mainstream release.

Google Drive now offers a bumpy ride for Chrome OS dev-channel users originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/google-drive-now-available-for-chrome-os-dev-channel/

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This Stunning Electric Bike Is Like a Jet Fighter On Two Wheels [Desired]

This is the ZecOO, an electric motorbike that can reach 75mph with a range that goes from 55 to 85 miles. No bad. But what I really like is its weird, anime jet fighter aesthetic, from its retro-futuristic profile to the extruded gauges to its front suspension. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Xme-8jfHnMA/this-stunning-electric-bike-is-like-a-jet-fighter-on-two-wheels

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