Download SoundHound Infinity free from the Amazon AppStore

Today, Amazon is giving away SoundHoud Infinity as its free premium app of the day download in the Amazon AppStore. The app usually sells for $4.99, but today, it can be yours free.

SoundHound Infinity is one of those music discovery apps, just like Shazam. There have been countless situations where I heard a song that I really liked and didn’t know who the artist was. Instead of just enjoying the sound and never knowing who the artists was, you can now use SoundHound.

In order to identify a song, simply let SoundHound Infinity hear a sample of the song, and in as little as 4 seconds, the name of the song and artist is returned to you.

What’s really sets SoundHound Infinity apart fro its competitors is that it also discovers music that you sing, whistle, and hum to it. This is a nice feature to have because sometimes when you want to remember the name of the song, you won’t have it blasting in the background.

Head on over the Amazon AppStore and download SoundHound Infinity free!

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Quick Fix To The HTC Thunderbolt 3G Issues

Many HTC Thunderbolt owners have been complaining about how their device isn’t doing it with Verizon’s 3G network. I think that issues like this are normal for any phone’s early adopters but rest assured an Android Central forum user “Landale”, said that after talking to a couple of Verizon techs was told that Verizon’s eHPRD 3G, which is a 3G network dedicated to the Thunderblolt alone which allows it to support data and voice at the same time, isn’t working right now.

He also went on recommending to not hard reset your HTC Thunderbolt and proposed this easy fix:

• Dial ##778# and hit send
• A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
• Enter the Password: 000000
• Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
• You’ll want to choose eHRPD and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”

Voila! After your “Thundy” restarts, you should be good to go! Make sure to revert to the old settings later on when the 3HRPD issue is resolved.

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Google’s Answer to the Facebook “Like” Button: The “+1”

Google is making a big new push into social with a feature called “+1” that is similar in purpose to the Facebook “Like” button, but integrated directly into the world’s biggest search engine.

Starting Wednesday, users that opt into the +1 button experiment (and soon everyone else) in Google Labs will start seeing a +1 icon next to each link in Google search results.

Google defines this action as a “public stamp of approval,” and it is exactly that. When you +1 something, your name becomes associated with that link “in search, on ads, and across the web,” according to the company. It also shows up in a feed on your Google Profile, which is required to use the product.

The move builds on a number of social features that Google introduced in search earlier this year, such as the ability to see which friends have tweeted a given link in search results. Today’s move, however, is clearly something much bigger.

Beyond showing up in search results, Google plans to offer a +1 button to publishers that lets readers +1 something without leaving the publisher’s site. Facebook has a big head start here with its Like button — some two million sites and counting have it installed — but Google’s button will instantly have a lot of appeal, given the company says +1 data will directly influence its market share dominating search rankings. Similarly, we have to imagine that +1 is more  bad news for content farms, whose content is less likely to be shared.

In another twist, users will also be able to +1 ads, as the company explains on the AdWords blog The video below explains +1 in more detail; we’ll have further analysis on Mashable later today.

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Flickr Dips Its Toes Into Social With Twitter And Facebook ‘Share This’ Features

Photo-sharing site Flickr, which has limitless potential in terms of sheer amounts of photos stored on the service (over 5 billion at last count), has made it easier for users to share their photos today with new Twitter and Facebook “Share This” features. A share interface re-vamp comes along with the new features.

While previously you could only share photostreams, groups, and sets from Flickr by sending an email, manually grabbing the link/code or on Blogger, users now have the option to post their photos on Facebook and Twitter as well as on Tumblr via “Share This” drop down menu in the upper left.

The new features interestingly enough operate on different privacy levels: Logged-in users will be able to share private photos with their friends on Facebook, but only public content will be available for sharing via Twitter or for logged out users on Facebook.

Flickr, probably feeling the heat from mobile social photo services like Instagram and even Color, plans on bringing these features to their mobile apps and sites as soon as possible. Welcome to the party Flickr.

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Dell Dubs iPad Too Expensive for Enterprise Using Fuzzy Math

It doesn't appear Apple is having any trouble moving iPad tablets. The recently released iPad 2 sold out almost as soon as it went on sale, and there's now a waiting period if you place an order with Apple. Be that as it may, a senior Dell executive says the iPad has no place in the enterprise because of its high price, at least when you toss in the necessary peripherals, and that Android will lead eventually lead the way.

"Apple is great if you've got a lot of money and live on an island. It's not so great if you have to exist in a diverse, open, connected enterprise, simple things become quite complex," Andy Lark, Dell's global head of marketing for large enterprises and public organizations, said to CIO Australia.

Of course, Dell has a vested interest in seeing alternative tablets succeed, as the OEM is currently building slates based on Android and Windows Phone 7. But does Lark have a point?

"An iPad with a keyboard, mouse, and a case [means] you'll be at $1,500 or $1,600; that's double of what you're paying. That's not feasible," Lark says.

And we would agree, $1,600 for a tablet isn't feasible, the problem is his numbers don't exactly add up. The most expensive iPad 2 device runs $829. Even after adding the cost of a keyboard and case, you're still under $1,000, and that's for the most expensive iPad out there. For the least expensive model, you can shave $330 off.

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AT&T Admits to Intentionally Slowing Down Atrix and HTC Inspire

If you're a T-Mobile subscriber locked into a multi-year contract, you have to hope that AT&T's latest shenanigans aren't a sign of things to come. Following a bunch of complaints made to the Better Business Bureau, AT&T admitted to intentionally crippling the Atrix and HTC Inspire, which explains why owners of these two smartphone models have been unable to see anything near 4G upload speeds, according to DSLReports.com. Left unexplained, however, is exactly why AT&T did this.

While AT&T is reluctant to explain themselves, the wireless carrier did promise to remedy the situation with an upcoming software update.

"We're excited to announce that both the Atrix 4G and Inspire 4G are expected to receive software updates in April," AT&T stated on its Facebook page. "In addition, one of AT&T's next leading Android devices, the Samsung Infuse 4G, will ship with HSUPA already enabled. With these software updates, and our continued rollout of expanded backhaul, our 4G devices will continue to get faster. Please keep in mind that software is only one of many factors that can affect speeds experienced. Factors such as location, time of day, network capacity, and facilities can have an impact as well."

So there you have it. If you own an Atrix or Inspire smartphone, hang tight and you should experience faster network performance come April.

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Feel Daring? Nvidia GeForce 270.51 Beta Drivers Now Available for Download

Experimenting with beta drivers isn't for the faint of heart, especially when it comes to videocards. After all, this is your pricey GPU we're talking about, and a poorly coded driver can wreak all kinds of havoc, from instability to artifacting, to even overheating if the fan doesn't kick on when it's supposed to. That said, if you're down for playing with pre-release drivers, Nvidia has made available its GeForce 270.51 driver set in beta form.

The new 270.51 beta drivers add support for the recently released GeForce GTX 590, GTX 560 Ti, and GTX 550 Ti videocards. In addition, Nvidia says you can expect performance gains versus the 266.58 drivers when using GeForce 400 series and 500 series GPUs. Some of these are truly massive, such as up to 516 percent better performance in Dragon Age 2, though in a very specific situation (SLI, 2560x1600, 8xAA/16xAF, Very High, SSAO on).

Also new to the 270 series of drivers (and later), Nvidia Update will keep your PC up-to-date with the latest graphics card drivers by notifying you when a new driver is available.

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Massachusetts Restaurant Chain Fined $110,000 for Data Breach

If you're a business owner living in Massachusetts, failing to keep your customers' personal information safe from virtual prying eyes isn't just bad for business, it's also illegal. This was underscored by a MA restaurant chain agreeing to pay a $110,000 fine to settle a complaint alleging that hackers were able to access customers' credit and debit card information. That's a big no-no in Massachusetts.

According to ThreatPost.com, Massachusetts is home to the nation's toughest data breach law. In agreeing to pay $110,000 to settle charges, the Briar Group LLC becomes the first company to be fined under the law. The case actually dates back to an April 2009 incident when a malicious program was installed on Briar's network. The program wasn't detected and removed until eight months later.

In addition to the heavy fine, the Briar Group also agreed to prove compliance with the state's data security regulations and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Despite all this, there aren't any hard feelings on the part of the Briar Group. In a statement, the Briar Group said the settlement "achieves our shared goal of ensuring that our customers can use their credit cards with confidence in the security of their data."

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Genius MousePen M508W lets you draw on your PC from across the room

When the pen tablet was first created for the computer, it took digital art to a whole new level. Users could create fantastic artwork without making a mess while having access to tools like undo, copy, paste and scale at their disposal to help them craft their masterpieces. But one of the limitations about pen tablets was that you would have to work right next to the computer due to the length of the tablet’s USB cable. The ability to draw anytime, and anywhere you want with pen and paper gives it a notch over the pen tablet. Well, the folks over at Genius have released a new pen tablet that overcomes some of these limitations. While the MousePen M508W won’t allow you to draw outdoors like you would like, you’re no longer restricted to sitting in at your desk while you work. Perfect for working with a projector or when giving presentations. The tablet connects to the computer via a wireless USB receiver is powered by three AAA batteries, while the stylus is powered by 2 AA batteries. The tablet has 4 on-board programmable buttons, and comes with software to make life easier for you. It works on both Windows and Mac operating systems, and is available now for $149.

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Speck CandyShell Card iPhone 4 case replaces wallet

Don’t you just get annoyed at how fat your wallet can get when it’s loaded with credit cards, and identification cards? Well, Speck has come up with an iPhone 4 case to address that problem. Called the Speck CandyShell Card, this specially designed case serves a dual purpose of protecting your iPhone and storing your important cards that you need to bring around with you at all times. Be it 3DS AR cards or your credit cards, this case stores them all. Well maybe not all – it is thick enough to hold up to three credit cards. For those times when all you need is your ID and debit/credit card, you can fold some loose change to fit into the case and leave home without your wallet. However, just make sure your cards can’t be affected by magnets, because if they are, it’s not a great idea to put them next to your phone. The Speck CandyShell Card is available now for $39.95.

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