Sony updates SmartWatch with always-on watch face, bug fixes

Sony updates SmartWatch with always-on watch face, bug fixes

via Android Phone Fans by Kevin Krause on 5/31/12

Sony has a new update available for SmartWatch owners today addressing several user requests and concerns. The new software brings about an always-on watch face, displaying the time even when the watch is in standby mode. But Sony didn’t stop at just improving the device’s capabilities as a time keeper. The update also tweaks many of the SmartWatch’s applications such as Weather and the Music Player, and adds support for Endomondo Sports tracker. Third party app support is also improved.

On top of better application support, other bug fixes are included to enhance the user experience. The update process requires downloading the latest SmartWatch app to your Android phone from Google Play. Users with the app already installed should be prompted to update.

[via Sony]

Double-Sided, Transparent Touchscreens Might Be the Future of Gadgets After ...

Double-Sided, Transparent Touchscreens Might Be the Future of Gadgets After All [Video]

via Gizmodo by Adrian Covert on 5/31/12

When transparent LCD technology started popping up as consumer tech prototypes a few years ago, it was quickly dismissed as gimmick, or something for a marketing kiosk. But looking at this touchscreen concept from Fujitsu—which is double-sided and transparent—makes you wonder if there isn't hope for this tech yet. More »

LastPass Premium (for iPhone)

LastPass Premium (for iPhone)

via PCMag.com: New Product Reviews on 6/1/12

LastPass's desktop users will find the iPhone app limited in functionality and clunky to use, but for it does a good job with its built-in browser.

Whiny RIAA Demands Even More Google Censorship [Piracy]

Whiny RIAA Demands Even More Google Censorship [Piracy]

via Gizmodo by Mario Aguilar on 5/31/12

An RIAA bigwig just laid a blog post smackdown on Google, claiming the search giant doesn't do enough to remove links to copyrighted material. Apparently, processing more than one million requests for removal per month isn't enough. More »

Google Voice now lets you screen specific types of calls

Google Voice now lets you screen specific types of calls

via CNET News.com on 5/31/12

The latest update to Google Voice can help you distinguish people in your address book from anonymous callers.

Sugar Makes You Stupid

Sugar Makes You Stupid

via unknowncountry by astrieber on 5/31/12

Margarine makes you aggressive and sugar makes you stupid. Those are certainly two reasons to stay away from fast food!

A new study of rats shows that a diet high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning. Fructose is the type of sugar in fruit drinks--and also in sodas, which are sweetened with high-fructose syrup made from corn.

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Apple iPhone enters prepaid world with Cricket

Apple iPhone enters prepaid world with Cricket

via CNET News.com on 5/31/12

The regional prepaid carrier will start selling the smartphone on June 22 without a contract. But it will cost you dearly.

5 LinkedIn features you may not (but should) know about

5 LinkedIn features you may not (but should) know about

via InfoWorld News on 5/31/12

When job hunting or looking to expand their professional network, many people turn to LinkedIn and its portfolio of features and tools to browse job listings, connect with colleagues, ask questions, join groups and more. But beyond those usual destinations are a number of other lesser-known features and tools that help you efficiently catch up on the day's headlines, protect your identity, and more. Here's a look at five of those features.

This All-Carbon Fiber Ultrabook Weighs Just 2.1 Pounds [Laptops]

This All-Carbon Fiber Ultrabook Weighs Just 2.1 Pounds [Laptops]

via Gizmodo by Jamie Condliffe on 5/31/12

Carbon fiber has, without doubt, got to be one of the most exotic materials you can choose to build things out of: race cars, road bikes and, umm, laptops? It seems that the Dell XPS 13 has started a trend because now Gigabyte is hot on its heels with an all-carbon fiber notebook which is, as you'd expect, insanely light. More »

Apple I up for auction, anyone have $180,000 I can borrow?

Apple I up for auction, anyone have $180,000 I can borrow?

via TodaysiPhone.com by Kyle Frost on 5/30/12

Attention Apple fanatics! Want a piece of Apple history? Have around $120k-$180k lying around? Well you my friend can own an Apple I computer. Sotheby's auction house is auctioning a fully working Apple I computer, which is the original design that was built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak all the way back in 1976...by hand. The expected price is around...