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The Daily Roundup for 07.03.2013

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

HP Slate 7 review: HP's budget Android tablet is less of a hit, more of a miss

It's no secret that HP has struggled when it comes to tablets. The company has faced (and crashed into) its share of mobile device hurdles in recent years -- most notably, with the ill-fated and expensive TouchPad. Now HP is dipping its toe back into the tablet market with the budget-friendly Slate 7, but the tablet's underperforming processor and lackluster display leave much to be desired. Read on for our full review.

American redux: Apple, Motorola, Lenovo and the pulse of stateside manufacturing

Google introduced the Nexus Q close to a year ago. It was an intriguing device with a standout design, but its high asking price and limited functionality meant it wasn't long before the Q was pulled from virtual shelves. A peculiar product and, perhaps, a cautionary tale, but the sphere was also interesting for another reason: it was manufactured in the USA. That credential is a rarity, and in the consumer technology business, almost an anomaly. Click the link above for the third article in our Made in the USA series.

Broken promise: Double Fine's 'Broken Age' Kickstarter mess

"The world of video game design is a mysterious one," Double Fine's Kickstarter pitch reads. "What really happens behind the closed doors of a development studio is often unknown, unappreciated or misunderstood." Those words were written around February 2012, ahead of the longtime adventure game developer's Kickstarter campaign launch in order to introduce its latest effort to the world.

Sony's crazy 'The Playroom' PlayStation 4 demo comes pre-loaded on the system

Even though Sony's offering a few free PlayStation 4 games at launch to PlayStation Plus members, the company apparently wants to extend its philanthropy to the entire PS4 consumer base. Every PlayStation 4 comes pre-loaded with a copy of The Playroom, which you may remember from E3 2013 as "that crazy demo thing that uses basically every piece of the DualShock 4 and PS4 Eye to amazing effect."

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Governments Finally Meet About Bangladesh

After months of hemming and hawing over what to do about deadly factory conditions in Bangladesh, officials from the U.S., the European Union, the International Labor Organization, and Bangladesh are finally putting their heads together on Monday, WWD reports. This is a good thing, of course, can you believe it took them so long? It's been over two months since the Rana Plaza factory collapsed and killed over 1,100 workers, and eight months since the Tazreen Fashion fire left 112 dead. 

This follows a long period of jumbled communication between different countries and companies who want to keep following their own regulations, not anyone else's, and couldn't agree on a common solution. The meeting's objective is to determine a "Sustainability Compact" to reform labor rights in Bangladesh, which is pretty broad; hopefully they accomplish something.


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Cloak and Dagger: Viktor & Rolf’s Couture Return

It's been thirteen years since designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren held a couture show, but they know what they're doing — yesterday, WWD reported that half their collection was already sold to an unnamed client before it even walked. And it was easy to see why: Their spare, voluminous black cloaks and dresses are just right for a very specific woman who wants drama without flash. The Dutch designers presented only twenty looks in all — one for every year they've worked together — on a catwalk printed with raked stones, like a Japanese garden. Call it wizard chic, or Zen glamour; these technically masterful garments are worth a close look.


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Snapchat Android update adds transparency, still lacks 'bad judgment' filter

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The latest version of Snapchat's Android app cleans up its interface and adds gesture-based navigation controls. Everything from conversation view and the contact list received a once over making it feel more like a platform-native app, even though it's more than a blush similar to the last iOS update. Perhaps the biggest fix is the new shutter button, which is a clear bubble instead of a big blue bar. Now nothing's obscuring your view of a poor snap decision.

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ABC: Moto X smartphone to ship with custom colors and engraving

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ABC Moto X smartphone to ship with custom colors and engraving

We've heard few details about Motorola's upcoming flagship smartphone since the firm's CEO teased the device at D11, but a full-page advertisement in several of the country's top newspapers today hinted at customizability, which ABC News has now confirmed. According to an article on the broadcaster's website, the device will be available in different colors, with an optional engraving. And, since it's due to be manufactured in Texas, the customized device will reach American consumers within a few days of an order.

Customers will be able to select colors for both the back panel and the smartphone's side trim. Additionally, you'll be prompted to upload a photo that'll be used as the device's default wallpaper. Like traditional handsets, Moto X will also be available in retail stores, according to ABC's sources, though you'll need to order online if you want a non-standard configuration. We're still waiting on specification details, pricing and availability, but if today's ads are any indication, we can expect a formal launch soon.

Update: Wednesday is turning out to be a good day for Moto X leaks. Following news of customizable colors, we've just come upon a snapshot that purports to show off three of these options: teal, red and fushia. You can take a peek after the break, and we have a feeling these might be just the first of many colorful leaks to come.

ABC Moto X smartphone to ship with custom colors and engraving

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