YouView software update adds surround-sound, faster boot times and grouped recording

Rocking a YouView box. You'll shortly be in line for a software bump that'll give you a few handy tweaks. The update will speed up the device's boot-from-standby time, let you group recordings by series so you can watch 'em box-set style and pump out surround-sound audio if you've got the right gear. It'll also provide a few useful UI tweaks, like offering the option to hide BBC red button prompts, letting you roll live TV backwards by 15 seconds or forwards by 60 seconds.

Engadget , YouView software update adds surround-sound, faster boot times and grouped recording, YouView software update adds surround-sound, faster boot times and grouped recording

The status of official CableCARD tuner support for Windows 8

With the official launch of Windows 8 comes the official support of premium cable content via one of the various CableCARD tuners originally designed for Windows 7 Media Center. Silicon Dust is at the front of the pack as Media Center on Windows 8 is already officially supported and the documentation is available for both the HDHomeRun Prime as well as the ATSC or QAM HDHomeRun. The only feature we noticed was not supported for now, is WMC Sync.

Engadget , The status of official CableCARD tuner support for Windows 8, The status of official CableCARD tuner support for Windows 8

ONE{DOCK} to rule them all

The ONE{DOCK} is a customizable docking station for Apple and Samsung devices such as the iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, Samsung Galaxy I, II, III and Nexus. Currently seeking $90,000 funding from Kickstarter, this dock is machined from solid aluminium (weight: 0.8lbs), bead blast and anodized. Plastic inserts are included that will allow you to set it up for devices that use mini-USB cables, Apple's 30 pin standard or Apple's Lightning cable.The ONE{DOCK} is available in Silver or Black. Pledges start at $70.

The Gadgeteer , ONE{DOCK} to rule them all, ONE{DOCK} to rule them all

Google Play carrier billing goes live for impulse buyers on Verizon

Google gave the broadest of targets when it said Google Play carrier billing would reach Verizon in the "coming weeks" - those last two words are often hints from companies that we shouldn't hold our breath. Call us surprised, then, when Google quietly takes the option live two weeks later. At least one Droid-Life reader has discovered that it's now possible to load as many as $25 in purchases per month on an existing Big Red smartphone bill and pay through just the one channel. The move puts all four major US carriers on the same page, and gives Verizon subscribers an incentive to splurge on apps and movies for that new Droid RAZR HD.

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OUYA upgrades to Jelly Bean, gives early hardware details to game developers

If you were one of the many who funded OUYA and have been sitting on pins and needles waiting for tangible progress updates, you just received them in spades. The fledgling console builder is on track with its Engineering Verification Test phase (you're looking at a board sample here) and should not only deliver the initial developer kits in December, but include a pleasant surprise in the process - the Android-based platform will be built around Jelly Bean rather than the originally promised Ice Cream Sandwich. Programmers who just have to start right away have likewise been given a head start on hardware expectations.

Engadget , OUYA upgrades to Jelly Bean, gives early hardware details to game developers, OUYA upgrades to Jelly Bean, gives early hardware details to game developers

Ford picks black and blue stripes as official racing colors

Ford has a new livery for its racing efforts. The automaker has officially chosen an offset black and blue stripe as its family colors. The paint scheme officially debuted on the new 2013 Ford Fusion headed to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but the automaker says we can expect to see it crop up in every corner of the company's racing program. That includes on the NASCAR Mustang, the NHRA Mustang Funny Car, Grand-Am Focus ST-R, the Rally America Fiesta, the BITD off-road F-150, the CTCC Focus and the V8 Supercar Falcon in Australia.

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Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15?

You know what they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. It seems, however, that you are able to take advantage of a loophole in the official Windows Upgrade Offer site to purchase Windows 8 Pro for just $15, never mind you purchased a Windows 7 PC before June 2nd of this year, while informing Microsoft otherwise. This has been tried and tested by some who have said that it works – basically, anyone is able to pick up Windows 8 at Microsoft's promotional price, where it was originally meant for late Windows 7 adopters only.

Ubergizmo , Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15?, Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $15?

Learn where the top bacterial hot spots are in your car

Engineers from the Ford Research and Innovation Center have been working with the University of Michigan to find the grimiest bits inside your car and their results are, well, not all that surprising. Turns out, the most microbe-infested parts of our cars' interiors are the same spots we touch the most. The team took samples from 10 locations in employees' cars including steering wheels, radio buttons, shift knobs, and window switches. "Our findings suggest car interiors are complex ecosystems that house trillions of diverse microorganisms interacting with each other, with humans, and with their environment," says Dr.

Autoblog , Learn where the top bacterial hot spots are in your car, Learn where the top bacterial hot spots are in your car

Acer Iconia Tab A110 now available for $229.99

Following Acer's official announcement earlier this month, the Taiwanese consumer electronics giant is now selling the Acer Iconia Tab A110 online for the price of $229.99 via the Acer store and Amazon. Touted by many as a potential Nexus 7 killer, the Acer Iconia Tab A110 sports a 7-inch WXGA HD multi-touch display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. The tablet, which is running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, is powered by a 1.2GHz Tegra 3 quad-core processor and supported by a 1GB DDR2 RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

Ubergizmo , Acer Iconia Tab A110 now available for $229.99, Acer Iconia Tab A110 now available for $229.99

Bless you! Sneezeman crashes his way onto the App Store

Sneezeman: Escape from Planet Sneeze brings Sneezeman to iOS  London, UK – 31 October 2012 - Sensei Games today announced that the game Sneezeman:Escape from Planet Sneeze, based upon the cult TV cartoon character Sneezeman has finally come to iOS devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch).

Press Release Distribution , Bless you! Sneezeman crashes his way onto the App Store, Bless you! Sneezeman crashes his way onto the App Store

iPads Storm the Boardroom

33% of FTSE100 use the Diligent Boardbooks secure iPad app31 October, 2012 – You could say that 2012 was the year that the iPad got serious. Originally intended as a fun device for consumers, the iPad has grown up and entered the highest echelons of business, including the boardroom. UK tablet sales to corporate buyers outstripped those to consumers in 2012, climbing from 35% of all purchases in Q2 last year to 64% in the same period this year.

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Mazda teases SEMA-bound CX-5s

Mazda is getting into the SEMA Show spirit by teasing us with a trio of concepts based on the 2013 CX-5, all of which were hatched at the automaker's design studio in Irvine, California. Looking at the renderings, there is nothing over-the-top about any of these crossovers, but what we do see here is our long-awaited first look at a diesel-powered CX-5. The CX-5 Dempsey uses Mazda's new Skyactiv-D diesel engine paired with all-wheel drive. As for the show aspect of this concept, it is obviously named after actor Patrick Dempsey who not only races a Mazda RX-8 in Grand-Am, but apparently he is also an avid cyclist.

Autoblog , Mazda teases SEMA-bound CX-5s, Mazda teases SEMA-bound CX-5s

Arctic Charger Pro 4 Rev. 2 review

The Arctic Charger is a 4-port USB charger with international adapters. Note the two top ports are orange, which means they can handle higher power needs, such as tablets. Power – it's what runs a Gadgeteer's digital lifestyle. Until solar power is everywhere or we discover a perpetual motion machine or invent the Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor that works on kitchen waste, I guess we'll just have to deal with power plugs and wall warts.



The Gadgeteer , Arctic Charger Pro 4 Rev. 2 review, Arctic Charger Pro 4 Rev. 2 review

Ford up $1.6B in Q3 thanks to record profits in North America

Now that the bell has rung to signal the end of Q3 2012, Ford is standing in the ring with both hands in the air like Rocky: The company's overall profit of $1.63 billion for the last three months is nearly equal to its entire 2011 total of $1.94B. Those numbers come thank to the record-breaking pretax operating profit in North America of $2.33B on revenues of $19.5B, the third straight quarter that The Blue Oval has crossed the two-billion mark. Customers are paying more, on average, for Ford vehicles, another contributor to the company maintaining double-digit profit margins on its products. True, there are a couple of bruises.



Autoblog , Ford up $1.6B in Q3 thanks to record profits in North America, Ford up $1.6B in Q3 thanks to record profits in North America

Smaato expands mobile advertising opportunities for app developers by supporting Windows Phone 8

Build Conference, Redmond, Washington, October 30th, 2012 - Smaato, the leading mobile ad monetization platform for fast-growing application developers, today announced the release of the Smaato’s advertising SDK for Windows Phone 8 to support Microsoft’s launch of its Windows Phone 8 Software Development Kit (SDK).A single integration with Smaato’s SDK will allow app developers to monetize apps with mobile advertising in more than 230 countries and territories.

Press Release Distribution , Smaato expands mobile advertising opportunities for app developers by supporting Windows Phone 8, Smaato expands mobile advertising opportunities for app developers by supporting Windows Phone 8

Make your iPad experience even better with the latest Screen Protectors from 3M

Stand G28, The Gadget Show Live Christmas30th November – 2nd December 2012, ExCeL LondonVisit the 3M stand at the Gadget Show Live Christmas event for live demos, great competitions and give-aways, special promotions and moreBracknell, UK, 30 October 2012 – Diversified technology company 3M is showcasing its new range of Fingerprint Fading and Anti-glare Screen Protectors for the Apple iPad on stand G28 at The Gadget Show Live Christmas Show, 30 November to 2 December 2012 at London ExCeL.

Press Release Distribution , Make your iPad experience even better with the latest Screen Protectors from 3M, Make your iPad experience even better with the latest Screen Protectors from 3M

ASUS ET2300 All-in-One PC Series with Double-Hinge Design

The latest AIO PC from ASUS, ET2300 boasts a 23″ multi-touch display. Powered by the 3rd generation Intel Core i7 desktop processor with discrete NVIDIA GT630M (1GB/2GB) or Intel HD 2500x4000 graphics, this large desktop PC comes with unique design that alows users to utilize it as a normal desktop and as a digital canvas, thank to the double-hinge feature.

Trendy Gadget , ASUS ET2300 All-in-One PC Series with Double-Hinge Design, ASUS ET2300 All-in-One PC Series with Double-Hinge Design

Complete IT renewal as award-winning law firm Higgs & Sons invests in the future

When leading West Midlands law firm Higgs & Sons decided to renew its IT, working in partnership with Phoenix enabled the company to implement and benefit from the latest technology. “We were faced with end-of-life Microsoft technology, while servers and front-of-line applications were also ageing,” says Stephen Brown, IT Director. “So we needed a change.

Press Release Distribution , Complete IT renewal as award-winning law firm Higgs & Sons invests in the future, Complete IT renewal as award-winning law firm Higgs & Sons invests in the future

Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to use Exynos 5450 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz

It might be a little early to start the Samsung Galaxy S4 rumors, but given the popularity of the Galaxy S3 and the powerful specs that it has packed under its hood, we guess there are many out there who are eager to see just how the Galaxy S4 will be able to top it. Well according to reports (via DDaily.kr), it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be packing an Exynos 5450 processor under its hood. It has been suggested that the Exynos 5450 processor will be based on the Cortex A15 architecture and will be clocked at a whopping 2.0GHz.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to use Exynos 5450 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz, Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to use Exynos 5450 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.0GHz

Ford tumbles to second worst in Consumer Reports reliability survey, list dominated by Japanese (video)

It's no secret that MyFord Touch has had its share of problems since being introduced, but the most recent reliability survey from Consumer Reports shows just how much this infotainment system has affected Ford. Just two years ago, the automaker was in the top 10 for the institute's reliability rankings, but since then, it has tumbled to the second-lowest rung just above dead-last Jaguar. In addition to MyFord Touch, CR also attributes a handful of new products that have had issues right out of the gate.



Autoblog , Ford tumbles to second worst in Consumer Reports reliability survey, list dominated by Japanese (video), Ford tumbles to second worst in Consumer Reports reliability survey, list dominated by Japanese (video)

Microsoft Surface pre-orders canceled?

We are currently hammering away at our Microsoft Surface tablet review, but we do feel for some of the folks out there who reported that the pre-orders which they have placed for the Surface tablet. Those have apparently been canceled by Microsoft, without any real explanation being given by the software giant. Mark of WP7.nl claimed to have received an email from Microsoft that reads as follows :-.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft Surface pre-orders canceled?, Microsoft Surface pre-orders canceled?

WaterField announces the Outback Sleeve (and seven others) for the iPad mini and the iPad 4

WaterField Designs has announced the Outback Sleeve for the iPad mini or the iPad (generations 2-4).  The Outback is made of waxed canvas with your choice of Chocolate or Grizzly leather trim.  It's available in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.  You can keep it simple as a sleeve, or you can add D-rings for adding your own strap, and you can add one of WaterField's Simple Straps or Suspension Straps.  If you need room to carry chargers and cables, you can also add a Piggyback Pouch with Indium or leather trim.

The Gadgeteer , WaterField announces the Outback Sleeve (and seven others) for the iPad mini and the iPad 4, WaterField announces the Outback Sleeve (and seven others) for the iPad mini and the iPad 4

Windows Phone 8 San Francisco Launch Event

This morning, Microsoft has launched Windows Phone 8 worldwide. We're attending the San Francisco, and Paris, France events which happen at the same time. This is a critical launch for Microsoft because Windows Phone 8 uses the unified Windows 8 code – this is a first on a mobile platform.  Microsoft has unveiled new features and apps, like a new Skype and Pandora for Windows 8, which will come with one year of free music, without ads.
Talking about Skype, Microsoft did say in the past that it would be very well integrated to the OS and be somewhat transparent when sending/receiving calls.






Ubergizmo , Windows Phone 8 San Francisco Launch Event, Windows Phone 8 San Francisco Launch Event

Mimecast Beefs up Archiving Offerings - Introduces Host of New Products and Features including File Archiving, SharePoint Integration and Document-centric Search

Renewed focus on end user productivity includes email and file archive access from anywhereLondon, UK - 29 October 2012: Mimecast, the leading supplier of cloud-based email archiving, security and continuity for Microsoft Exchange, Hosted Exchange and Office 365, has revamped its cloud archiving capabilities, with end users now able to access their personal archive from their chosen email client or mobile device. Mimecast has also introduced file archiving and now provides users with the ability to search their archived documents from within Outlook, Mimecast Personal Portal (web) or iPad.

Press Release Distribution , Mimecast Beefs up Archiving Offerings - Introduces Host of New Products and Features including File Archiving, SharePoint Integration and Document-centric Search, Mimecast Beefs up Archiving Offerings - Introduces Host of New Products and Features including File Archiving, SharePoint Integration and Document-centric Search

Essential advice on home security from ADT

ADT, the UK’s leading home security company, has conducted a national study of when alarm activations occur.

Press Release Distribution , Essential advice on home security from ADT, Essential advice on home security from ADT

Pocket brings its 'read it later' service to Mac App Store, keeps its free status

We know Pocket has had a strong presence on iOS, Android and other platforms for quite some time now, but today the service formerly known as Read it Later announced it is now making its way to a bigger Cupertino screen. Naturally, Pocket's new application isn't much different than its mobile versions, meaning it'll offer the same offline access, save-for-later features as it currently does on the mobile front but with a more "native Mac experience" - of course, this includes the ability to sync across multiple devices, stream videos and share tidbits via those cherished social networks.

Engadget , Pocket brings its 'read it later' service to Mac App Store, keeps its free status, Pocket brings its 'read it later' service to Mac App Store, keeps its free status

IDC: Samsung and Apple still kings of the smartphone market, Nokia loses top five spot to RIM

IDC's third quarter figures are in, complete with a few unexpected shake-ups. The entire cellphone market grew 2.4% over the same time last year, but smartphones drove the majority of that, showing growth of 45.3% and beating the analysts' expectations. Of the 179.7 million smartphones shipped, Samsung and Apple devices accounted for almost half of them, with the companies retaining their number one and two positions in the market, respectively. IDC notes that iPhone shipments didn't increase, but this is somewhat expected given the latest iteration was released only a short time before the end of the quarter.

Engadget , IDC: Samsung and Apple still kings of the smartphone market, Nokia loses top five spot to RIM, IDC: Samsung and Apple still kings of the smartphone market, Nokia loses top five spot to RIM

Samsung ships twice the smartphones as Apple in Q3 2012

Samsung and Apple are definitely not the best of buddies at this point in time, considering how their working relationship has frayed in the past year after throwing lawsuits against one another. Well, the latest news report showed that Samsung did ship twice the number of smartphones compared to Apple in the third quarter of the year, helping them retained the lead position in both handset and smartphone shipments. Senior analyst Michael Morgan said, "Samsung looks to be running away from the pack while Apple's new product portfolio continues to eat into its decreasing gross margins.

Ubergizmo , Samsung ships twice the smartphones as Apple in Q3 2012, Samsung ships twice the smartphones as Apple in Q3 2012

New Mac mini taken apart, benchmarked

The updated Mac mini was introduced to the world just a couple of days ago, and it did not take too long for someone to take one of these newfangled desktops and tear it apart, revealing to all and sundry what lies underneath the hood. Of course, we are well aware that Intel's Ivy Bridge processors will power this puppy, with the option for one to configure the Mac mini to carry a whopping 16GB RAM, although the entry-level model will come with a quarter of that amount. At least it is far better than its predecessor that featured just 2GB RAM, making it barely enough for OS X Mountain Lion to chug along.

Ubergizmo , New Mac mini taken apart, benchmarked, New Mac mini taken apart, benchmarked

1M Facebook User Emails Allegedly Purchased For… $5

Bogonil Shopov, a Bulgarian blogger, says that he has managed to purchase 1 million Facebook users for a mere $5 – a pittance for email marketers and spammers. The data was sold on a site called “Gigabucks”, and so far, the Facebook ID seemed legitimate, so the Facebook security team has promptly contacted Bogonil.


Ubergizmo , 1M Facebook User Emails Allegedly Purchased For… $5, 1M Facebook User Emails Allegedly Purchased For… $5

Telus plans LG Optimus G launch on November 13th, other carriers remain shy

LG committed to launching its mostly superb Optimus G to the three major carriers in Canada sometime in November. Just which day the phone would arrive was left a mystery, though, even when Rogers started taking pre-orders. It's taking another provider to sort things out: Telus has gone on the record with plans to carry the quad-core smartphone starting November 13th, right at the height of what could be a busy month. That's all that the future-is-friendly network can say for now, although Rogers may have provided the remaining piece of the puzzle when it gave out $130 contract and $600 outright prices.

Engadget , Telus plans LG Optimus G launch on November 13th, other carriers remain shy, Telus plans LG Optimus G launch on November 13th, other carriers remain shy

Deal of the Day – 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15z Core i5 Ivy Bridge Ultrabook (optional touchscreen)

LogicBUY's Deal for Thursday is the brand new 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15z (5523) Core i5 Ultrabook starting at $799.99 for non-touch models and $899.99 for multi-touch models (shipping in December).  All models feature:  32GB mSSD, pre-installed Windows 8 OS, Skullcandy audio with WaveMaxx 4.0, backlit keyboard, 90-day premium phone support and regular 1-year in-home service,and Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements.  Optional multi-touch screen with Gorilla Glass display.  Customize as desired.
Price is normally $938.99; now $799.99 with free shipping.

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VW Up! says 'What closed market?' by recording 3,000 Japanese orders in 3 weeks

The initial prognosis for the Volkswagen Up. in Japan is going the same direction as the name of the car: three weeks after launch, 3,000 orders have been placed in Nippon. That beats Ford's sales total for the entire year and is almost a month's worth of BMW imports. Posting those numbers, Japan's Nikkei newspaper says the Up.

Autoblog , VW Up! says 'What closed market?' by recording 3,000 Japanese orders in 3 weeks, VW Up! says 'What closed market?' by recording 3,000 Japanese orders in 3 weeks

Hands-on with MSI's S20 Slidebook Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook (update: video)

We just had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with MSI's latest creation, the S20 Slidebook. This ultra light (2.3 pounds / 1kg) and thin (0.78-inches / 19.8mm) convertible Ultrabook runs Windows 8 (of course) and packs an Intel Core i5 processor (Ivy Bridge), 4GB RAM and a 128GB mSATA SSD. In front, you'll find a gorgeous 11.6-inch 1920x1080-pixel IPS display with a 10-point capacitive multitouch layer plus an HD front-facing camera. This glass panel is surrounded by a glossy white plastic bezel that incorporates the MSI logo and the Windows button.






Engadget , Hands-on with MSI's S20 Slidebook Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook (update: video), Hands-on with MSI's S20 Slidebook Windows 8 convertible Ultrabook (update: video)

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 has LTE radio built-in

Unlike folks in Malaysia who had 1,400 or so units of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 stolen from the airport, the T-Mobile version of the Galaxy Note 2 is said to come with a future proof slant, where it already comes with a LTE radio underneath the hood, making sure that should T-Mobile one day decide to finally make available LTE connectivity to the masses on their network, it should be a simple thing to release a firmware update for the Galaxy Note 2 so that it will work on the new LTE network then.

Ubergizmo , T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 has LTE radio built-in, T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 has LTE radio built-in

Panasonic Lumix GH3 launches on December 13th, but pricing remains a mystery

Panasonic's forthcoming mirror-less multimedia wonder has been given a release date. Yep, the Lumix GH3, with its 'unlimited recording time' and magnesium alloy build, will arrive in the Land of the Rising Sun just over a month from now. While the Japanese press release doesn't specify pricing, you can expect this Lumix to arrive in body-only and two lens kit variants, one with a 12-35mm f/2.8 zoom lens, and another with a f/4.0 - 5.8 rig.

Engadget , Panasonic Lumix GH3 launches on December 13th, but pricing remains a mystery, Panasonic Lumix GH3 launches on December 13th, but pricing remains a mystery

iFixit tears down 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, rates it two grumpy kittens for repairability

You know the drill (er, screwdriver): someone releases a shiny new gadget and the internet tears it apart, both figuratively and literally. iFixit did the latter like clockwork, getting its tools on the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. As with its older sibling, the notebook didn't do all that well on the repairability scale, scoring a two out of 10 - slightly better than its predecessor's lowly one. Why so low.

Engadget , iFixit tears down 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, rates it two grumpy kittens for repairability, iFixit tears down 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, rates it two grumpy kittens for repairability

Official–And Unofficial–Third-Party Lightning Cables Coming Soon

We've been tracking third-party Lightning cables pretty closely, because millions of people are receiving new iDevices and want a second charger.  We've seen the “authentication” chip cracked, and we saw a third-party cable that lights up, but none of them have beaten's Apple's $20 asking price for a Lightning cable. Until now. iPhone5Mod, the same people behind that light-up dock we covered earlier, have released more boring, straightforward Lightning cables–plus they're significantly less expensive than Apple's version.

Ubergizmo , Officialâ€"And Unofficialâ€"Third-Party Lightning Cables Coming Soon, Officialâ€"And Unofficialâ€"Third-Party Lightning Cables Coming Soon

The BeoSmart smartphone concept combines Bang & Olufsen and Leica's expertise into a mobile device

When it comes to cameras, Leica is usually the brand name associated with high-end cameras that supposedly deliver amazing quality photographs. When it comes to audio, Bang & Olufsen could be thought of to be on the same level as Leica - high-end audio products that supposedly deliver superb sound quality. Both of course are subject to opinion and personal preference, but they are both undeniably the top of the range when it comes to their respective products. So what would it be like if both products merged together and became a luxury smartphone.

Ubergizmo , The BeoSmart smartphone concept combines Bang & Olufsen and Leica's expertise into a mobile device, The BeoSmart smartphone concept combines Bang & Olufsen and Leica's expertise into a mobile device

Digital Storm's Bolt gaming machine claims to be future-proof

Of course, we would not expect anyone to take Digital Storm's claim for their Bolt gaming PC to be future-proof, as any gamer worth his or her salt knows that this is not how the gaming world works, especially when it comes to hardware. Still, if you are interested to see what the Bolt is all about, read on – it comes with a custom designed chassis that delivers an extremely pleasing thin form factor to the eyes, without sacrificing on room for future upgradability, with most of the grunt work being borne by a 4.6GHz overclocked CPU.

Ubergizmo , Digital Storm's Bolt gaming machine claims to be future-proof, Digital Storm's Bolt gaming machine claims to be future-proof

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Release Date Revealed

The release date for Activision's upcoming Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse title has finally been revealed. This action-adventure video game will hit PS3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms on November 20th in North America.

TechFresh , Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Release Date Revealed, Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Release Date Revealed

Google delivers search app for Windows 8 with a touch of tablet optimization

It's not a finished, Windows 8-tuned Chrome build, but we'll take it. Much as Google has been catering to iOS users who don't have its search completely baked into the platform, there's now a dedicated Google Search app for the Metro-inclined. Ignore the desktop OS foundation; the Windows 8 app is much closer to the touchscreen-oriented mobile version with its oversized search box, service shortcuts, an emphasis on voice recognition and finger-friendly instant previews of the results.

Engadget , Google delivers search app for Windows 8 with a touch of tablet optimization, Google delivers search app for Windows 8 with a touch of tablet optimization