Rogers Launches LTE Rocket Mobile Hotspot

Major carrier Rogers has just added a new LTE-enabled device to its portfolio, the Sierra Wireless AirCard 763S, also known as LTE Rocket. This is a mobile hotspot that measures 97.5 x 57 x 15.7mm. It allows users to create a Wi-Fi hotspot while on the move, for up to 10 compatible devices. The handset supports Rogers 1700/2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands and can potentially reach peak LTE download speeds of up to 100Mbps. However, users will usually get typical LTE download speeds between 12-40 Mbps, and 12-25 Mbps for 2100 MHz band. LTE Rocket mobile hotspot is now available for free at Rogers, but requires customers to sign up for a new three-year agreement.  Customers who are not willing to commit to a long-term contract...

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iMac 2012 Incoming: Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge - Report

A reliable tipster is telling Howtoarena.com that Apple is planning an iMac refresh in the coming months. The desktop computers will boast Intel’s 22nm-based Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge processors, and they’re expected to drop in the June-July time frame. This allegedly reliable source in the Chinese supply chain is also telling the blog that “the company [Apple] is currently ramping up production of thinner 15 inch version of MacBook Pros with same processors which are reportedly coming later this month.” The iMac refresh is regarded as highly plausible, mainly because Apple announced an identical refresh around this time last year (Sandy Bridge & Thunderbolt). The new iMacs aren’t expected to feature any aesthetic changes....

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Stealth Reveals LPC-680 LittlePC Mini PC

The new item that Stealth Computer has announced may not be the $25 Raspberry Pi, but it definitely ranks among the smallest computers out there.  Then again, the company has a history of putting together undersized systems that still have everything they need, so we aren't as surprised as we might otherwise have been.  LPC-680 LittlePC is the name of the company's latest invention. The size is of 6.5 x 6 x 2 inches (165 x 152 x 50 mm).  A Sandy Bridge CPU lies at the heart, which means that prospective buyers will get to select between a Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 unit.  Regardless of the choice, the memory backing it can go as high as 8 GB and the 2.5-inch mobile HDD can provide up to 750 GB of storage...

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Script: Mezzanine

Mezzanine is a content management system (CMS) built on top of Python's powerful and versatile Django framework. We've seen it grow from the bare-bones version we noticed on the PyPi index over a year ago, and now Mezzanine is all grown up, reaching its first stable version, the 1.x series, just a few weeks back. The Mezzanine CMS is quite the powerful tool, coming packed with features like an admin dashboard, WYSIWYG editing, drag-n-drop interface, form builder, comments moderation, templates for mobile devices, shopping cart module, blogging engine, and many, many more. To view a Mezzanine demo, go here and login using the demo/demo username and password combination. Also, if you’re willing to contribute, Mezzanine's development...

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Samsung ST200F Camera Up for Sale in South Korea

People who want a new digital camera, but aren't interested in star gazing, might want to take a look at the Samsung ST200F. Granted, looking at it won't do you much good if you want to buy it, unless you live in South Korea, but still. The product was first seen at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) and relies on a 16 megapixel image sensor. Wi-Fi exists as well (for social networking, as well as for PC connection), along with a 3-inch HVGA display. Samsung made the camera compatible with wide angle lenses and gave it a 10X optical zoom too. All in all, the ST200F should be a good pick if you plan to record 720p HD video or shoot photos while using effects such as Picture in Picture, Motion Photo, Split...

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3 ZeuS Botnet Command and Control Servers Evade Microsoft

Last week we learned that Microsoft managed to disrupt a major botnet powered by the infamous ZeuS Trojan. However, it turns out that they didn’t sinkhole all the command and control (C&C) servers, as three of them escaped the long arm of the Redmond company. FireEye researchers analyzed the botnet targeted by Microsoft and provided some interesting information. It turns out that out of the 156 different C&C domains that the botnet used, Microsoft took out only 147 in Operation B-71. Out of the nine C&Cs that remain, a couple were appointed as being dead because they didn’t resolve to any IP address, a number of four were abandoned by the cybercriminals, and the other three are still active. From these three servers,...

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AMD's Trinity: 56% Faster Graphics, 29% Better Productivity

Advanced Micro Devices hasn't officially said much about the Trinity series of accelerated processing units, but leaks and reports are doing a great job of satisfying everyone's curiosity.  As if the promising benchmark of the A8-4500M APU weren't already enough to spark people's yearning, we now have a marketing slide to gush over.  Having been provided by the folks at SweClockers, said slide makes some very interesting and bold claims.  Not only is the so-called Trinity series of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) going to be much faster in terms of graphics, but it will also clearly distance itself in productivity.  To be more specific, the APU will be up to 56% faster when drawing visuals (graphics...

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GeForce GTX 680 OC Edition Prepared by Gigabyte

It looks like there will soon be a new graphics card roaming online and physical stores, one made by Gigabyte. The product is called Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 OC Edition and is exactly what it says on the tin: an overclocked GTX 680 board. Nevertheless, some things have to be mentioned, such as the custom PCB (printed circuit board) and the new WindForce cooler (three fans, a dark grey shroud, lots of fins). The GPU clock speed is 1,071 MHz, not all that high, but doubtlessly capable of going much higher with the right overclocking. It isn't called OC Edition for nothing after all. The memory speed is the same as the reference one (6008 MHz), but again, overclocking will be possible. We have no price to mention right...

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Canon Releases Camera for Astronomers

People exploring the Canon official website may run upon a certain new entry on the products section: the EOS 20Da digital SLR camera. As opposed to the majority of consumer cameras that follow a sort of standard feature set, this particular device is more specialized. Sure, it still has everything it needs for people to do all the common point and shooting/recording, but that is beside the point. Long story short, the EOS 20Da is geared towards astronomers, or anyone who likes to shoot photos of the night sky. An 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor can capture sharp and high-contrast images, which makes stars and whatever else turn up very clear. There is even an infrared-blocking filter that leads to a hydrogen-alpha light...

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Galaxy S III’s 4.65’’ Screen Enters Production

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is gearing up for the release of its next-generation flagship Android device, none other than the long rumored Galaxy S III.  The smartphone is expected to become official before the end of April, and might arrive on shelves starting next month.  In the meantime, the device is undergoing the final touches over at Samsung, and the latest reports on the matter suggest exactly that.  According to the guys over at DDaily, Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) has already kicked off production of this screen.  They also note that this will be the first non-Pentile phone display coming out from Samsung’s OLED division with an HD resolution.  The screen is said to measure...

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Sprint HTC EVO One Caught on Camera, Launch Is Imminent

Sprint’s own version of the HTC One X, which is about to hit shelves globally this week. However, it appears that the first live photos of the smartphone have leaked as well, along with some impressions on its overall performance. The folks over at An.Droid-Life got the chance to take the HTC EVO One for a spin and have given us their opinion on the phone’s design, software and hardware configuration. Firstly, as seen in the pictures, the smartphone comes with a small kickstand on the back and bears Sprint’s logo on the battery covers. Design-wise, it looks pretty much similar to the HTC One X. The phone is rather big, but very thin at only 8.9mm.  Let’s not forget that the HTC EVO One comes with a stunning 4.7-inch...

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AMD Trinity A8-4500M APU Benchmarked, Better Than Expected

Advanced Micro Devices is going to launch its 32nm-based Trinity accelerated processing units this year (2012) and there is now some extra information on the line. To be more specific, the Internet has uncovered some details about one of the chips that will be part of this product collection. The unit in question is called A8-4500M and will take the place of the A8-3500M (the Llano-series equivalent). Alas, we have no clock speeds to relay, so that will have to wait for a bit longer. What we do have to write about is the result of a test reported by NordicHardware. The dual-Piledriver A8-4500 was tested under the Folding benchmark, and there is a clear difference between the two GPU generations. In terms of floating...

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Download Nokia Maps Suite 2.0, Out of Beta

It appears that Nokia Maps Suite is reportedly out of beta and available for update via Nokia Suite or OTA (over the air). The beta version of the application is still listed in the Betalabs, and no official changelog has been released for the final version yet. MyNokiaBlog reports that Nokia Maps Suite 2.0 is now out of beta, but some users who updated to the latest build complain about various issues that were also present in previous beta versions. Keep in mind that installing the update does not require users to uninstall the beta version downloaded from the Betalabs. Firstly, it looks like the weather app now installs on smartphones without having to insert a SIM card.  Secondly, the application will only install...

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Official Android 4.0 ICS for AT&T Samsung GALAXY Note Leaks

Both Samsung and AT&T promised the Galaxy Note would receive the Ice Cream Sandwich update at some point, but neither gave a specific release date. The latest official statement comes from the South Korean handset vendor who stated that Samsung Galaxy Note would be upgraded to Android 4.0 sometime in Q2 2012. Initially slated for a Q1 release, the Ice Cream Sandwich update for Galaxy Note has been delayed given the “incredible versatility and unique users experience” offered by the smartphone. Basically, the Galaxy Note will not only receive the Android 4.0 ICS upgrade, it will get a special “Premium Suite” that includes extra multimedia features, as well as some S Pen optimized apps. There’s no telling when Samsung...

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