New Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad Air by Logitech

Logitech has announced a new range of accessories for the iPad Air, the list of new accessories includes some new keyboard cases and well as some cases for the iPad Air. The list includes the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio, which is a thin case with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad Air, the keyboard comes with a range of time saving iOS friendly keys built in with shortcuts for copy and paste, this model will retail for $99.99.

Next up is a new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad Air, this version also comes with the same time saving shortcut keys, and it also retails for $99.99. On top of that Logitech also unveiled the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio and the Folio Protective case, prices on there two are $149.99 and $49.99 respectively.

We’ve carefully designed these new products to perfectly complement the aesthetics of the new thinner and lighter iPad Air,” said Mike Culver, vice president and general manager of mobility at Logitech. “From integrating a comfortable view stand in our folios to delivering Logitech’s superior typing experience in our keyboard products, we’ve paid close attention to every product detail in this lineup. Even the color and size of the new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover perfectly match the size and external colors of the new iPad to deliver beautiful protection iPad users expect and appreciate from Logitech.”

All four of these new cases and keyboard cases will launch in the US, Europe and Asia next month, Logitech did not give an exact release date in November.

Via - Logitech, Engadget

Android 4.4 Kit Kat comes out Google Nexus 5 smartphone on Nov 1st

The new Google Nexus 10 appeared on the Google Play Store recently with Android 4.4 Kit Kat in tow, the Google Nexus 5 appeared on the same store last week, you can see both devices in the photo’s below. We saw some more photos of the Google Nexus 5 recently, both in the white and black versions, we also got to find out the specifications on the new Google Nexus 10 tablet.

The Google Nexus 10 is rumored to feature a 10 inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, this new nexus tablet will apparently feature a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and will come with 3GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. Other specifications on the nexus 10 include a front facing 2 megapixel camera and a rear facing 8 megapixel camera, the device is said to feature a 9,500 mAh battery.

The Google Nexus 5 will feature similar specifications in terms of the processor, which will also be a quad core Snapdragon 800 processor, the handset is said to come with 2GB of RAM an Adreno 330 GPU. The Nexus 5 will feature a 5 inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the device will also come with a front facing 2 megapixel camera and a rear facing 8 megapixel camera. Both devices are rumored to launch this Friday the 1st of November, and both will come with Android 4.4 Kit Kat, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.

Apple Mac Pro released fully upgraded for around $14,000

New Apple Mac Pro and are already busy saving your pennies, you might be interested to know that a fully upgraded Apple Mac Pro system with 64GB of RAM, 12-cores and Dual FirePro D700 Graphics graphics power will set you back around $14,000. After the jump YouTube user UnboxTherapy has put together a full specification including all the highest specifications components that are expected to be made available when the Apple Mac Pro goes on sale in December of this year.

Even is you go for the base Apple Mac Pro system you are looking at a price tag of around $3,000 but as soon as you start adding extra processing power and graphics cards the price soon starts climbing rapidly. Official prices will start at $2,999 for the entry level model with a quad core processor or $3,999 for the six core version. You can also add a terabyte of solid state disk (SSD) storage to your system together with up to 64GB of RAM and dual GPUs.

The Apple Mac Pro will also be available with a choice of processors from a 3.7GHz Intel quad core Xeon E5 processor to a 2.7GHz 12 core processor with 30MB of L3 cache. At the moment you cant configure your exact Apple Mac Pro spec but if you are thinking of pimping it out you will need some serious cash.

Via - Gizmodo

Video of 'Bo and Yana' robots that are designed to teach children to program

Bo and Yana are a couple of cool looking robots that are designed to teach children to program, they are from a company called Play-i, and the company’s CEO Vikas Gupta, says that kids can program these robots easily using every day skills. The average five year old child may not know how to program, but they can tell stories, and sing songs, and these are the skills that a child needs to program these two robots.

Bo is an explorer. He is playful and curious. He loves going on adventures and making new friends. As you play with him, Bo learns new skills and becomes a more capable robot. Together, there’s no stopping where you and Bo can go. 

Yana is a storyteller. She is clever and imaginative. She hasn’t found her wings yet but she is full of dreams. Yana can surprise you and entertain you — with characters brought to life with gestures! Use the power of your imagination to unlock her potential.

These two robots will be made by Play-i through crowd funding, the company is hoping to start shipping these cool robots next year, Yana will be available for $49 now, $69 later, and Bo for $149, he will retail for $169 later on. The company is also releasing an API for Bo and Yana, and a developers kit is available, this is currently going to set you back $499, you can find out more details over at Play-i.

Via - RRW

New Nvidia “Console Mode” created users to allow many features

Owners of the new $299 Nvidia Shield handheld games console might be pleased to learn that this week the company has rolled out a new update for the device which brings with it a new “Console Mode” that has been created to allow users to map buttons from touchscreen Android games to the physical controllers of the Nvidia console. In the past it’s been a little tricky to play Android touchscreen games on the Nvidia portable gaming system without the new support for button mapping.

The new Nvidia Shield Console Mode within the system also supports Nvidia’s new Game Stream service that allows you to play games in a different room using your Shield and HDTV to stream games from a PC equipped with an Nvidia graphics card that can be in a different room all together but connected to your home wireless network.

The new Nvidia Shield Console Mode which has been added in the update also enables owners to now connect the Shield console to a HDTV with an HDMI cable and pair a second physical Bluetooth controller to the handheld console, so that you don’t need to hold the Shield in your hands while playing. The new Shield update released by Nvidia also brings with it Google’s latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system and the ability to now move APK and OBB files to an SD card when additional storage is required on the Nvidia Shield console.

Via - Liliputing

Batman: Arkham Origins Video game available PS3, Xbox 360 and more

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that it has launched Batman: Arkham Origins. The video game is the latest in the Batman franchise and will see the bat battle some of the most deadly villains ever unleashed on Gotham City. The video game is available for the PS3, Xbox 360, Windows computers, and the Nintendo Wii U.

The game has an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline several years before the events that happened in Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. The game follows a young and unrefined Batman early in his career. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has also announced the launch of Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, which is a companion game for portable consoles from Nintendo and Sony.

The game allows players to continue the same storyline from the console and PC version of the game and unveils more details of the Dark Knight’s past. Arkham Origins is set on Christmas Eve with Batman being hunted by eight assassins from the DC Comics universe. Players will encounter The Joker, Black Mask, Penguin, Deathstroke, Bane, Deadshot, Copperhead and other enemies. Origins is also the first game in the series include an online multiplayer mode. The game can be purchased now for $49.99 on the PC or Nintendo Wii U and costs $59.99 for the PS3 or Xbox 360.

Video of PlayStation application launching on Android Devices

New PlayStation application will be rolling out for Sony’s PS Vita games console in the next update and following up on this news it’s now been announced that the new PlayStation application will also be arriving on Android smartphones and tablets in the middle of November 2013. When the new Playstation App was first unveiled earlier this year is was shown enabling gamers to start a game on their PlayStation 4 console and then continue playing on a smartphone or tablet whilst out and about.

The new PlayStation application feature is called Remote Play but it has not been yet confirmed by Sony as to whether this amazing new feature will be included within the first PlayStation application release. Or whether it is planned to be added at a later date. The PlayStation application which was recently shown at the Tokyo Games Show was definitely a watered-down version of what was originally shown with a number of the more exciting features being left out.

The new PlayStation application for Android will be rolling out on both Android and iOS devices and it will be interesting to see exactly what Sony will be is including in its Playstation App when it’s next-generation PlayStation 4 console launches next month. The new next generation PlayStation 4 console will be launching on November 15th 2013 in the US and slightly later throughout Europe on November 29th 2013.

Via - Android Community

Samsung has now released a new TV advert for the Samsung Galaxy Round

LG just announced their new curved smartphone The LG G Flex, Samsung announced theirs a few weeks ago, the Samsung Galaxy Round, which will only be available in South Korea. Samsung has now released a new TV advert for the Samsung Galaxy Round, and it gives us a quick look at this new curved smartphone and its curved display. The Galaxy Round a s a prototype device, which could explain why they have only released the handset in South Korea.

The Samsung Galaxy Round features a 5.7 inch full HD super AMOLED display, the display comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and it curves horizontally from left to right, the LG G Flex curves vertically. Processing on the Galaxy Round is provided by a quad core 2.3GHz processor, the handset also features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built in storage.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is under the hood of the Galaxy Round, it also comes with LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 3.0, the device features a 134 megapixel camera which can record full HD video in 1080p. Samsung recently said that they have no plans to launch the Samsung Galaxy Round outside of South Korea, although we may see other curved smartphones from Samsung in the US and Europe in the future, the device has a high price tag of the equivalent of $1,000.

Source Android Community

Sony updates their Sony SmartWatch 2 and improved its performance

Sony has released a software update for their Sony SmartWatch 2, the update is designed to bring a number of performance enhancements to Sony’s wearable gadgets. As well as the performance enhances and improvements, the update also fixes a number of bugs on the SmartWatch 2, the major improvement on the handset is for the swiping on the home screen of the device, which according to Sony is now much improved.

The Sony SmartWatch 2 features a 1.6 inch touchscreen display that has a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, the device connects to your smartphone or tablet via NFC. The SmartWatch 2 can be used to send text, make and answer calls, check your emails and more, it is compatible with other Android devices as well as Sony’s Xperia range of devices.

Like the latest Sony Xperia smartphones and tablet, the Sony SmartWatch 2 is designed to be resistant to both dust and water, and it conforms to the IP57 standard. The SmartWatch 2 has been available in the UK for a while, and it recently launched in the US, the device is available direct from Sony and retails for $199.99. The Sony SmartWatch 2 update is available as an over the air update, and it should be available for your SmartWatch 2 as of now.

Via - Sony

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch gadget gets 30 percent at Best Buy

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch has a return rate as high as 30 percent at Best Buy, at least according to a leaked internal document from Best Buy. The document is asking for opinions from on-site Samsung staff as to why customers may be returning the device and also gives exact dates for when Gear compatibility will expand to other Samsung devices. 

The document says that “The Galaxy Gear attachment rate within Best Buy is the highest among all channels, however the overall return rate is trending above 30%.” The memo was for Samsung employees working in the company’s Samsung Experience Stores. 

You know, those micro-stores within Best Buy stores. The document also asks employees to give their thoughts on why customers are returning the smartwatch. Aside from that, the document also gives dates for when Samsung’s Note II, S III, S4, and S4 Active smartphones will be receiving the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update that will make them compatible with the Galaxy Gear. This update will begin rolling out to customers on October 28, until December 2. Why do you think customers are returning the device? That does seem a high number, and I expect many think it can do more than it actually is capable of, so they get disappointed.

Via - Electronista

Nokia's Lumia 2520 tablet photo of the Verizon version @evleaks

New Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet would be headed to AT&T and Verizon Wireless, and now we have a photo of the Verizon version of the tablet with Verizon branding.

The Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet will apparently be available in two colors on Verizon, red and black, which can be seen in the photo below, as yet we do not have a release date for the device. The Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet features a 10.1 inch full HD display that features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the device is powered by a quad core 2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor ad 2GB of RAM.

Other specifications on the Lumia 2520 include the latest version of Microsoft’s Windows OS, plus 32GB of built in storage, should you need extra storage the tablet comes with a microSD card slot that can take up to 32GB cards. The Lumia 2520 is equipped with front and rear facing cameras, on the front of the device is a 2 megapixel camera for video chat, on the back there is a 6.7 megapixel camera.

The rear facing 6.7 megapixel camera on the Nokia Lumia 2520 comes with Carl Zeiss optics and a f1.9 aperture, it can record full HD video in 1080p. The Nokia Lumia 2520 also features an 8,000 mAh battery, the device will retail for $499 before taxes, and it is expected to launch in the UK and US some time next month.

Via - @evleaks

Google Nexus 5 white smartphone appears @evleaks

The Google Nexus 5 is expected to be announced this week, we have already seen a photo of the black Google Nexus 5, and now we have a photo of the white version of the handset which you can see in the second photo below. The first photo is the official press render of the Google Nexus 5 that briefly appeared on the Google Play Store, the second photo also looks to be a press render of the handset, this was leaked by @evleaks.

There have been a number of rumors on exactly when the Google Nexus 5 will launch, we previously heard a possible launch date of the 31st of October, although there have been rumors of a 1st of November release date over the weekend. We have heard a number of rumored specifications for the Nexus 5 over the last few weeks, the handset is rumored to feature a 5 inch full high definition display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

The Nexus 5 is also rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s high ed mobile processor, the quad core Snapdragon 800 with a clock speed pf either 2.2GHz or 2.3GHz. The device will come with Android 4.4 Kit Kat, and will features 2GB of RAM, plus a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of built in storage, we already know the pricing on the 16GB model, which will be $349.

The Google Nexus 5 will also feature front and rear facing cameras, on the front of the handset will be a 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls, on the back will be an advanced 8 megapixel camera with OIS. We are hoping to have more information on the release date of the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Kit Kat some time this week, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.

Via - @evleaks

LG official announced the new Curved smartphone LG G Flex

After number of leaked photos of the LG G Flex, the handset is now official and it features a 6 inch curved display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The LG G Flex is powered by a quad core  2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, it also features an Adreno 330 GPU and comes with 2GB of RAM. The handset comes with 32GB of built in storage, and a 3,500 mAh battery, the battery is one of LG’s new curved batteries that was announced recently. 

“The LG G Flex is the best representation yet of how a smartphone should be curved,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The LG G Flex with its distinctive design, innovative hardware and consumer-centric UX represents the most significant development in the smartphone space since smartphone became part of our regular vocabulary.”

The LG Gflex comes with front and rear facing cameras, the device features a 2.1 megapixel camera for video calls, and a rear facing 13 megapixel camera for photos and video. Other specifications on the G flex include Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, LTE-A, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, NFC and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, the handset also comes with a rear key, which means that there are no buttons on the side of the handset. The 6 inch curved display on the handset is curved vertically from top to bottom, the Samsung Galaxy Curve is curved horizontally from left to right.

LG has also said that the LG G Flex comes with ‘self healing’ technology, which is a special protective film on the back of the device which will apparently remove any scratches on the back casing, we are not exactly sure how this works, although LG have compared it to Wolverine fro X-Men. LG have announced that the LG G Flex will launch in South Korea next month this the major mobile carriers, as yet we do not have any details on pricing, and there are also no details on a release date outside of South Korea.

Via - LG (PDF)

Nexus 5 is expected to have a 4.95-inch 1080p coming on Nov 1st

Google still hasn’t announced its much awaited Nexus sequel, which will most likely take the title of Nexus 5, but @evleaks has acquired pictures of a Nexus 5 with a black front and white back and posted them saying “In white. 11/1”. The release date would be rather sudden, but it’s not exactly a huge leap of the imagination. Right now the Nexus 5 is expected to have a 4.95-inch 1080p with Snapdragon 800 and a starting price of $349. 

Keep in mind nothing’s official yet, but you can at least expect to hear something from Google in the coming weeks, if not days. A friend of mine absolutely loves his Nexus 4 and is ready to buy a Nexus 5 no matter what it’s priced at whenever it comes out. It still amazes me that the phone costs so little while still being one of the most up-to-date technological smartphones out there.

It’s also sure to be updated without delay whenever Android receives an update, making it one of the best supported phones on the market. I’m getting Moto X now that the price has dropped like the rumors said it would, but if I wasn’t with AT&T or planned to switch I’d probably wait for the Nexus 5.

Via – Engadet