HTC Vigor Specs Confirmed Thanks To New Round Of Leaked Images.

The HTC Vigor has been rumored to pack a dual-core 1.5 GHz device amongst other powerful goodies. But now we can be sure thanks to these newly leaked, unofficial HTC Vigor shots from an unnamed source of TeamBAMF. According to the “about phone” screen, the processor is in fact a dual-core humming along at 1.5 GHz and the display packs that oh so succulent 720p (720 x 1280) resolution. Other notable mentions include 8mp (rear)/2mp (front) cameras, Sense 3.5, and LTE. Hop past the break for a few more snaps…

Fusion Garage Grid4 Gets FCC Photo Treatment.

The previously announced Grid4 smartphone by Fusion Garage has just appeared at the FCC.

Currently the Grid4 is scheduled to launch in Q4 and feature a Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, 4-inch 800 x 480 LCD display, 16 GB of internal storage and a 5mp camera with 720p video recording capabilities. And don’t forget that custom-built OS that makes use of a heavily modified Android core.

We liked what we saw many weeks back during the unveiling. Here’s to hoping Fusion Garage’s round 2 efforts go better than their first ill-fated attempt with the JooJoo…

Review: House Of Marley Smile Jamaica And Conquerer Earphones.

It’s not always feasible, practical, or sociably correct to carry a hulking pair of headphones around. While your ears may be buttered in blissful audio, onlookers will at best mildly chuckle. Not to mention if you’re the type who uses open-back headphones there’s the whole issue of noise bleed reaching other peoples’ ears.

Thankfully we have ear buds — in a million different shapes and sizes. Today we’re giving the House of Marley Smile Jamaica and Conquerer ear buds a little hands (and ears) on time to see if their earth-friendly image is where the goodness stops. Hop past the break for the full review…

Google Is Killing Our Memory! [Infographic]

Google is killing our memory and ability to retain/find information outside of the world wide web, at least that’s what OnlineColleges.net has portrayed in a handy infographic.

While Google’s vast cache of information is great for knowledge hungry folk, and not to mention readily accessible, it’s wreaking havoc on the human brain’s ability to store information and could negatively affect written records in the future if our reliance on digital nannies doesn’t change.. Sounds bad, doesn’t it?

Infographic time after the break!

LTE The Main Reason Apple Chose Cupertino iPhone 5 Reveal?

One possible explanation for Apple’s choice to use their Cupertino home base for the rumored October 4th iPhone 5 unveiling is simply because Oracle is hosting their own “OpenWorld” conference that same week, meaning hotel space will be limited. As stated before, Apple isn’t one to share limelight much less hotel space for media.

But another interesting point was highlighted today by fellow tech site, Slashgear — LTE. While we’re still not sold on the claim Apple will introduce an LTE iPhone this year, the claim is intriguing.

Apple has a robust and diverse set of wireless network technologies on their Cupertino campus. If Apple were to show off a new LTE iPhone, they’d likely want to make sure the network is rock solid. Verizon’s LTE network may be up to the test, but AT&T’s next-gen network is still quite a ways away from widespread availability, especially in the California area where Apple normally unveils new mobile devices. So, why not hold the event in Infinite Circle territory where LTE waves are sure to blanket the area?

Thoughts?

Keep Tabs on Your Home Security from Your Smartphone

As the saying goes, there’s a mobile application for nearly anything lately, from those for music like Shazam to social check-in sites like Foursquare. Mobile apps also include innovative platforms that help homeowners monitor their property when they’re away. One such product is ADT Pulse, an iPhone app that is part of the ADT home security line of merchandise. Given Pulse’s capabilities, it would seem the chance to become an overlord just became a little bit easier.

Around one year old, ADT’s Pulse allows homeowners to arm and disarm their alarm systems from remote locations, survey rooms in the home via live video, raise or lower the thermostat’s temperature, adjust the lights, and even receive alerts via text message, such as notifications of a perimeter breach. The app is widely accessible, allowing users to do their monitoring from a laptop, a mobile browser, or their iPhones. According to Forbes, the complete Pulse package starts at $1,200, along with a $57/month fee. While the premier version of the app is hardly a steal, it might just prevent a robbery and that’s value that simply can’t be overlooked…

DishNetwork Wireless?

Could a DishNetwork cell network hit a neighborhood near you? It sounds slightly crazy given the company’s main focus is satellite TV. But according to an interview between Bloomberg and DishNetwork CEO Joseph Clayton the possibility is very real.

After acquiring wireless spectrum from the purchases of DBSD North America Inc. and Terrestar Networks Inc., Dish needs an established wireless network to build out on. Potential partners/acquisitions could include Sprint and/or Clearwire.

While Sprint is singing praises of an incoming iPhone specifically for their network, getting acquired wouldn’t be the worst idea considering the continuing slump in sales/customer additions/revenue.

With that said, there is still plenty of work needed behind the scenes before DishNetwork could actually launch a full-fledged network.