Video: Discover Nokia Xpress. Save more. Enjoy more. Do more.

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Nokia Xpress is a content discovery app that connects you to the internet in an entirely new way. 

This cloud-powered app is a fast and fun way to discover and enjoy interesting web content while saving time and money. 

The Xpress platform compresses data by about two thirds, so you will use less of your data plan and save battery life.  

Connect with the latest stories and content while automatically optimizing for a better experience and lower data usage. 

Nokia Xpress: Save more. Enjoy more. Do more.

 

Highlights include:

•Magazine -- Store and read articles, news blogs and more in a clean, easy-to-read format

•Monitor Data Usage - Data usage and savings are reported as a live tile on the start page and via a detailed dashboard in the app

•In Page Search - Tap on a word to discover related content with automatic contextual search (currently supported by Wikipedia, Bing and YouTube)

•SkyDrive -- Easily save and store videos and images to SkyDrive without having to use your precious data plan

•Translations - One click language translation is available for virtually any web page"

xbox Video Game: Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt.

xbox Video Game: Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt. 

U.S. and Canadian residents have a chance to unlock content, win prizes, and find adventure through the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt. Check out the video below for an overview of how to get started on your journey.

ESRB Rating: MATURE (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language.

Samsung Galaxy S4 could sport a 8 core cpu, 2GB RAM and a 13 Mpxls camera.

 Samsung Galaxy S4 could sport a 8 core cpu, 2GB RAM and a 13 Mpxls camera.

Antutu Benchmarks, suggest the Galaxy S IV may have an Exynos 5 Octa processor clocked at 1.8GHz and Android 4.2.1 under the hood.

The Exynos 5 Octa is a monster of a CPU with 8-cores, four ARM Cortex A15 cores (1.8GHz) and four Cortex A7 cores (1.2GHz). Though it has 8 cores, only four can be active at any given time. Also on board with the Exynos 5 Octa is the PowerVR SGX-544MP3 GPU at 533MHz.

The Galaxy S IV is rumored to ship with a 5-inch SuperAMOLED Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera capable of shooting 1080p Full HD Videos at 30FPS , 2-megapixel front camera capable of shooting 720p HD Videos , and Android 4.2.1.

The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been planned for the first half of 2013.

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Samsung GALAXY S III has now passed the mark of 40 million unit channel sales.

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Samsung has announced that global channel sales of the company’s flagship smartphone, GALAXY S III and its two 

  predecessors GALAXY S and GALAXY S II have surpassed 100 million units sales as of January 13, 2013. 

• Samsung GALAXY smartphones are intuitive and easy to use, display photos and videos on dazzling screens, and 

  deliver a premium user experience with a design that is elegant and feels natural.

• The GALAXY S, has reached over 24 million global channel shipments, achieving 10 million of these during the first 

  seven months after its launch in June 2010.

• Building on this success Samsung launched the GALAXY S II in April 2011. This smartphone reached around 

  40 million shipments, achieving 10 million global channel sales in just five months.

• In May 2012, Samsung unveiled the GALAXY S III - a smartphone designed for humans and inspired by nature. 

  It revolutionized the user experience, and was critically acclaimed, achieving 20 million global channel sales in 

  just 100 days – which made it Samsung’s fastest selling smartphone yet. 

• GALAXY S III has now passed the mark of 40 million unit channel sales.

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SONY Xperia™ Z smartphone a closer look. Video.

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SONY Xperia™ Z  smartphone a closer look. Video.

Meet Xperia Z, the precision engineered Full HD smartphone designed with careful attention to every corner, piece and pixel.

Discover more about its 5-inch Full HD screen, 13MP camera with Exmor RS™ - the world's first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones, ability to resist water and dust, and other astonishing features. 

Xperia Z, experience the best of Sony in a smartphone.

SONY Xperia™ Z - The precision engineered Full HD smartphone. Video.

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SONY Xperia™ Z - The precision engineered Full HD smartphone. Video.

With a razor sharp and super bright 5" Full HD Reality Display, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, a 13 megapixel camera with Exmor RS™ for mobile - the world's first image sensor with HDR video for smartphones and a sleek design that resists both water and dust, Xperia Z combines the best of Sony in a smartphone.

 

A screen so immersive you can get lost in it, images so real you feel like you're there, and a camera that lets you capture the moment whenever and wherever it occurs. See how Xperia Z takes you to new places and lets you connect in totally new ways.

CES2013: Xi3 Corporation unveiled its Z3RO™ Pro Computer, a small form factor computer.

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Xi3 Corporation unveiled its Z3RO™ Pro Computer, a small form factor computer the size of a small Paperback at the 2013 International CES trade show, January 8—11, 2013.

With a starting price point of $399, the Z3RO Pro Computer is designed to showcase the future of small form factor desktop computing. Housed in Xi3's smallest chassis (1.875x4.875x3.625-inches), the Z3RO Pro Computer is designed for general computer use, including home and office environments, and is powerful enough for specialty applications such as digital signage environments and home theater use.

"The Z3RO Pro Computer is the ideal size for the ultimate in small form factor x86-based general computing," said Jason A. Sullivan, founder, President and CEO. "In this post-PC era, it's clear that there's no reason to buy a tower or mini-tower computer ever again. Not only does the Z3RO Pro Computer help round out the Xi3 product line, it also marks the end of desktop computing as we've known it."

The Z3RO Pro Computer is available with

• A dual-core 64-bit, x86-based processor running at 1.65GHz (with 2MB of Level2 Cache),
• An integrated graphics processor (GPU) containing 80 graphics cores (or shaders),
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM,
• 16GB—1TB of internal solid-state SSD storage (with up to 12Gbps throughput speeds),
• Two display ports providing maximum resolution of 2560x1600 (including 1 HDMI/DisplayPort v1.2 and 1 Mini-DisplayPort v1.2),
• Four eSATAp 3.0 ports, and
• 1Gb Ethernet port.

Z3RO Pro Computers operate at 15Watts of power, ship standard with openSUSE Linux v11.2, but will also run an array of other x86-based Operating Systems, including Windows 8 and lower, UNIX, other Linux variants, etc. General Availability of the Z3RO Pro Computer is slated to begin in the Second Quarter of 2013. Xi3 is accepting accept pre-orders on its Z3RO Pro Computer immediately.

About Xi3 Corporation

Formed in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Xi3 Corporation utilizes "The Power of X" to bring its building block approach to the world of computing, an approach Xi3 applies internally and externally to hardware solutions and software applications. For more information on Xi3 Corporation (an ISYS Technologies^SM company), please visit www.Xi3.com.

The shape of the three-sided single piece casing, the end plate, and the overall shape of the Xi3 Modular Computer, as well as Xi3, Modular, Xi3 Modular, Z3RO, "The Power of X" and ISYS Technologies are trademarks and unique trade dress of ISYS Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT:

David Politis, Xi3 Corporation, 801-534-4403, politis@Xi3.com

SOURCE Xi3 Corporation

MWC2013: Is Samsung teasing the next Galaxy flexible/bendable phone tablet. Video.

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Is the Samsung Galaxy bendable phone/tablet coming at MWC 2013. Video.

At CES 2013 Samsung presented again the OLED flexible displays as they did in Jan 2012. But this time after watching the video below, is the first time we observed an ad teasing a true Galaxy bendable/expandable phone/tablet, as well as and expandable flexible screen. (YOUM Flexible)

Will MWC 2013 in Barcelona 25-28 February 2013,be the scenario to launch the new device?

CES2013: Maclocks to launch a revolutionary iPad Cart.

CES2013: Maclocks to launch a revolutionary iPad Cart.

Maclocks, the leading maker of world's first iPad lock will be introducing 'CartiPad'- the revolutionary iPad cart & iPad mini cart at CES. The Apple security and display solutions company will be displaying its highly modular, cost effective and ready to assemble iPad cart line of products, which are perfectly suited for iPad deployment targeted within retail and education (k-12 & higher education).

The CartiPad will be available in 3 basic configurations: a wall mount iPad charging unit, a modular 16 units iPad cart and a modular 32 units iPad cart. Its unique features enable the accommodation of any tablet/netbook up to 13" making it a truly universal tablet cart & laptop cart.

"We are excited to be presenting 'CartiPad', our new division of iPad charging solutions at CES 2013. Demand has been extremely high in the industry and the variety of an affordable iPad cart solution is lacked. It's not easy combining good design and good function with the right quality, at an affordable price but then we aren't known for cutting corners. By working together with skilled designers and industry experts, we are constantly looking for smart solutions to meet our customers needs " says Alexander Gad, Maclocks GM.

" Anybody can make a good-quality product for a high price, or a poor-quality product for a low price. But to make good products at low prices, you need to develop methods that are both cost-efficient and innovative. We are constantly trying to do everything a little better, a little simpler, more efficiently and always cost-effectively," adds Gad. " We have managed to reduce costs and provide with a low cost shipping method for a high price tag product. Our flat-packs and our customers' willingness to assemble the iPad cart themselves enable us to reduce shipping, labor and storage costs by 80%! Maclocks designs an iPad cart so that it can be shipped ready-to-assemble (RTA). Ultimately, this means that we are able to offer our customers a super secured iPad cart at unbeatable prices."

The patent pending design of 'CartiPad', Maclocks iPad cart, along with the company's complete line of Apple hardware security solutions will be available for review in Maclocks booth 3606 at the CES 2013 during January 8 to 11.

Additional information on Maclocks products and iPad cart can be found at http://www.maclocks.com and at http://www.cartipad.com.

Contact:

Lior Yanay

Phone: +1-512-333-2611

E-mail: lior@maclocks.com

SOURCE Maclocks

CES 2013: Panasonic Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma Named A Finalist In The CNET Best of CES Awards .

CES 2013: Panasonic Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma Named A Finalist In The CNET Best of CES Awards At The 2013 International CES. Panasonic, a global leader in Smart TV technology today announced that it has been selected by the editors at CNET (www.cnet.com) as a finalist in this year's Best of CES Awards for its Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma HDTV. Winners will be announced on Thursday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. (PST) live at the CNET booth in the South Hall lobby. The Best of CES Awards, THE OFFICIAL AWARDS OF CES, are produced and judged by CNET and recognize the hottest products at the 2013 CES, including a Best of Show and People's Voice Award selected by the CNET online audience. The awards recognize the most innovative products that set the standard for all other products in the industry. Leading up to and throughout the show, CNET editors will be blogging about pre-show, buzz-worthy products in a variety of tech categories, including mobile apps, televisions, tablets, and cell phones and smartphones. The ZT60 series is Panasonic's Full HD 3D Plasma flagship series and is available in two screen sizes - the TC-P65ZT60, 65-inch class and the TC-P60ZT60, 60-inch class. With 1080p resolution, the ZT60 series comes with advanced features for connectivity including My Home Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, Voice Interaction/Guidance, three HDMI and three USB connectors, along with VIERA Connect™, allowing consumers to connect to applications through the internet via built in Wireless LAN and Web Browser. 2D-3D conversion transforms 2D content to 3D images in real-time. The ZT Series also includes two pairs of Active Shutter 3D Eyewear. As a finalist for a Best of CES Award, the Panasonic Smart VIERA ZT60 HDTV is also eligible to win a People's Voice Award. Online viewers following CNET's in-depth coverage of the 2013 CES – from videos to product reviews and slideshows from the show floor – can participate by voting for their favorite product at cnet.com/pv. Voting is open to the public from Wednesday, January 9th at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, January 10th. Videos of the finalist products can be found at http://www.cnet.com/ces. About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicusa, and additional company information for media is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom. SOURCE Panasonic

CES2013: Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research.

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CES2013: Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research

• Open-source hardware and software toolkits are now available at http://openxcplatform.com for developers and researchers who want to explore what can be done with vehicle data
• Ford is encouraging developers, researchers and hackers to focus on using big data and open-source innovations using OpenXC
• The launch of OpenXC marks the second developer platform to be offered by Ford

On the heels of launching its first software developer program, Ford is now turning its attention to the growing trend in hardware hacking by transforming vehicles into an experimental development environment. 

The OpenXC research platform from Ford is now out of beta and available to all "makers" and do-it-yourselfers at http://openxcplatform.com.

Earlier this week at the 2013 International CES the Ford Developer Program was launched making the SYNC^® AppLink™ application programming interface (API) available for the creation of smartphone apps that can be controlled inside the car using your voice.

While AppLink is available in Ford vehicles now, OpenXC is focused on the future as an open-source hardware and software platform developed by Ford Research and Innovation to unleash the power of the open-source hacker community to explore what can be done with vehicle data.

"Ford is committed to innovating with the help of software and now hardware developers," said Paul Mascarenas, Ford vice president and chief technical officer. "By connecting cars and trucks to wireless networks, and giving unheard-of access to vehicle data, entirely new application categories and hardware modules can be explored – safety, energy efficiency, sharing, health; the list goes on. OpenXC gives developers and researchers the tools they need to get involved."

The OpenXC kit includes a vehicle interface module based on the popular Arduino platform developers can use to read data from the vehicle's internal communications network. The hardware module provides real-time access to parameters like the vehicle sensors, GPS receiver and vehicle speed. The hardware module is connected to a smartphone or tablet on which apps can be written to consume and use these data.

The read-only system is designed to keep everything isolated from the vehicle control systems. The OpenXC website also provides schematics, documentation and code for open-source hardware modules, including the wireless solar-powered heads-up display developed by OpenXC co-founder Bug Labs.

"Through the OpenXC platform, we are paving the way for new opportunities that will help us prepare for the future of transportation where the automobile, mobile networks and the Internet cloud come together in ways never before imagined," said Venkatesh Prasad, senior technical leader of Open Innovation for Ford Research and Innovation.

"OpenXC is an extension of the work being done at the Ford Silicon Valley Lab focusing on big data, open-source innovation and user experience," added Mascarenas. "We are enabling independent developers to flesh out their ideas using affordable and accessible hardware and software tools."

Some of the areas developers can target with OpenXC include:

• Big data – Ford is increasingly a data-driven company fusing both internal and external sources to guide product and marketing offerings and support strategic decision making. In addition, vehicle data from the growing list of sensing technologies built into the car can be used locally to provide for the creation of a more personalized, convenient and productive driving experience, and aggregated to help address congestion and improve efficiency
• Open-source innovation – Viewing the car as a platform and providing access to real-time data allows for the rapid development of custom hardware and software applications. Ford has extensive experience in development of on-board and off-board applications for production cars using the SYNC in-car connectivity system, and now the Silicon Valley Lab is looking at open-source research using the OpenXC platform
• User experience – Connectivity is an increasingly important part of the total user experience while driving. Finding new ways to reduce stress and keep the driver informed can make driving a more pleasant experience

Early in 2012 Ford shipped the first OpenXC beta toolkits to universities such as the University of Michigan, MIT, Stanford University and HCL Technologies in India. Since that time, OSIsoft has sponsored a hackathon to create an application using vehicle data from OpenXC in combination with its enterprise data analytics platform.

At Michigan State University, a team of undergraduate students has built an Android app that uses OpenXC to collect data from the Ford MyKey^® system into a centralized database and present it in visual report card format.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

SOURCE Ford Motor Company