Another Contender Enters the Gaming Arena

In two more days, the industry welcomes another guest to the video game hardware party, as Sony launches the PlayStation Vita handheld this Wednesday in the U.S.

Its clean, polished design makes the Vita look every bit the cutting-edge gadget, and in the hands it feels just as a high-end gaming portable should: cool and compact. But in an era where smartphones and tablets are already hugely popular, power and good looks are no longer enough. If the Vita is going to succeed it needs to offer distinctive features and games for a range of tastes and budgets.

It certainly has the former. Packed with functionality, it boasts, among other things: a front and back camera; music and video capabilities; a sharp and expansive touch screen; Wi-Fi and (depending on model) 3G connectivity; social media; motion sensitivity; twin control sticks; and, uniquely, a touch-sensitive panel across its back that can be used when navigating virtual worlds. Instead of a disk drive, the Vita has access ports for digital card formats, allowing games to be downloaded through online stores or bought directly on cards released by publishers. The best part however is that Sony is countinuing there strong relationship with Skype so users can still plug in their YUBZ Retro Handset for online chatting!

You Love Him/Her. So Do We!

Although February 14th, also known as Valentine's Day is over, there's still time to express to your loved ones just how much you care about them and their health. The colors for Valentine's Day as we all know are Red and Pink. We at YUBZ would like to encourage consumers to show their love regardless of the day. Available on the YUBZ website are the Red and Pink handsets, which can still be used as gifts. Everyone loves receiving gifts, so this week of showing your love and appreciation, be sure to purchase a YUBZ handset. You'll not only be showing your loved ones that you care about them, but also about their health since all YUBZ retro handsets reduce cell phone radiation to 96%. The gift of good health is a gift no one can turn down.

Text to Start

Ford’s MyFord Mobile app allows Focus Electric drivers to control car functions via a smartphone or website. Drivers can remotely monitor battery life, estimate driving distance on the current charge, search for nearby locations, optimize charging times, monitor their impact on the environment, and even share their stats via social media outlets.


This innovative technology is helping the car industry do what many other companies want to do, sync the SmartPhone that is your life, with your life. MyFord Mobile lets users do the things mentioned above, plus it uses GPS to locate the nearest public charging stations and allows your phone to act as a door lock remote control. With at least a two EVs (Focus and Transit Connect) and a plug-in hybrid (C-Max Energi) on the way in the next couple of years, you can bet Ford will be getting plenty of miles out of this particular relationship between cars and phones, two inventions that have separately dominated the 20th century, but are becoming closer and closer allies in the 21st. 

YUBZ Wants To Be Yours This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, a day to celebrate your significant other. Whether you plan on buying flowers, candy, jewelry, or a combination of all of them or you haven't found a gift idea yet YUBZ is the way to go. A retro handset not only serves as a great accessory, but also as a way to show your beloved that you care about their health and the risk of cell phone radiation. A YUBZ handset means talking to your significant other for as long as you want, without having to put your health at risk. The handsets are currently available in Red and Pink, perfect for Valentine's Day.

One Battery to Rule Them All...

While smartphones are packing more and more features, the one thing that's only gotten worse is the battery life on these devices. The problem is exacerbated by bigger screens, faster processors, and 4G LTE, which has proven to be a major drain. Smart phones seem to be limitless in what they can do, but there short battery life either turns a user into a "plug junkie" or makes them limit there use. Samsung Electronics hopes to solve the battery issue for customers by setting a goal that smartphones coming out this year can last all day under average to moderately heavy use.

Samsung passed Apple in smartphone shipments and sales, thanks in big part to its Galaxy S II flagship phone. This is still a big step for Samsung if they want to retain their market share and remain on top so differentiating their product with more battery life then the competition seems to be ideal. We look forward to seeing what they bring to table next so we can try it out with our YUBZ Retro Handsets!

Tinkling Talkers & Texters

According to a recent survey, about 75% of the participants admitted to using their cell phones while in the bathroom. The survey, "IT in the Toilet" was conducted by 11Mark, a Marketing company. 1,000 Americans were surveyed and asked about their bathroom cell phone habits. Android users were the most likely to use their phones in the bathroom, followed by Blackberry and iPhone users. According to the survey, 63% of the participants have received a call while using the bathroom, and 41% have placed a call. Blackberry users stated they used the bathroom while talking the most. Android and iPhone users were most likely to use social networking sites or use an app while in the bathroom. The survey also indicated that more men than women stated that they couldn't go to the bathroom without their device. Although not part of the survey, it's easy to understand how and why users drop their phones in the toilet.

Wiki Wars

Online and high-tech companies like Google, Wikipedia, and Reddit  triggered an avalanche of Internet clicks to force Congress to shelve legislation that would curb online piracy. This screen shot shows the blacked-out Wikipedia website, announcing a 24-hour protest against proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress, intended to protect intellectual property that critics say could facilitate censorship, referred to as the "Stop Online Piracy Act," aka "SOPA." 

Although it was a small victory the war rages on with trails are still pending for some of the industries most notorious "pirates," like WikiLeak founder Julian Assange who is set to start his trail today. It is an interesting time in the U.S. where looming elections have a strong influence on politicians decision making. Only time will tell the out come of these events, but if there is one thing that is for sure it's that nothing is for sure.