Google might give away 100GB of free cloud storage to Chromebook buyers

. Consumers who bought one of Google's (GOOG) browser-based Chromebook computers may soon be getting 100GB of free cloud storage through Google Drive. A man by the name of François Beaufort recently discovered a piece of code in the Chromium source that states "Get 100 GB free with Google Drive,” according to Chrome Story. Google normally charges $4.99 per month for the 100GB option, so the Mountain View-based company's generosity will allow Chromebook owners to save almost $60 a year.

Boy Genius Report , Google might give away 100GB of free cloud storage to Chromebook buyers, Google might give away 100GB of free cloud storage to Chromebook buyers

GM sticking with Commonwealth despite ousting Ewanick

According to reports from Adweek and The Wall Street Journal, General Motors is sticking with in-house ad agency, Commonwealth. This news comes despite the fact that GM recently informed Joel Ewanick, the brains behind the firm, that his services were no longer necessary. These reports further speculation that it was more than just a botched sponsorship deal with sports team Manchester United that led to the global marketing boss' demise.

Autoblog , GM sticking with Commonwealth despite ousting Ewanick, GM sticking with Commonwealth despite ousting Ewanick

Boss 302 and Camaro ZL1 headline Forza Motorsport's August Car Pack

Once upon a not so long ago, I owned a 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III. If the cruiser from the B52's infamous "Love Shack" really was as big as a whale, the Conti was the ocean in which that mighty Chrysler swam. I held the title for roughly 13 years, and in that time, I got the car sideways exactly once.



Autoblog , Boss 302 and Camaro ZL1 headline Forza Motorsport's August Car Pack, Boss 302 and Camaro ZL1 headline Forza Motorsport's August Car Pack

Microsoft to Motorola: Pay us and we'll leave you alone

. Microsoft (MSFT) doesn't enjoy beating up nerds, it just wants their lunch money. At least, that's the message Microsoft was apparently trying to send to Motorola on Tuesday when two of its lawyers posted a message on the company's official blog asking the Google (GOOG) owned device manufacturer ever-so-nicely to come up with an appropriate settlement to put all those nasty patent suits in the past.
“Microsoft has always been, and remains open to, a settlement of our patent litigation with Motorola,” wrote Brad Smith and Horacio Gutierrez.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft to Motorola: Pay us and we'll leave you alone, Microsoft to Motorola: Pay us and we'll leave you alone

Lenovo unveils toughened ThinkPad X131e for education, hikes price to $499

Lenovo must have struck a chord with schools looking for some rough-and-tumble ThinkPads, as it's bringing out the ThinkPad X131e even while teachers are still drafting their course plans for the fall semester. The new model keeps that better-than-military ruggedness in an 11.6-inch laptop while freshening the choices of AMD E-series chips or their Intel-made Celeron and Core i3 challengers. Dolby Advanced Audio even gives the speakers boost when it's not a matter of all work and no play. Educators, in turn, get the usual options for extended support or customizing the laptops with a little school pride.

Engadget , Lenovo unveils toughened ThinkPad X131e for education, hikes price to $499, Lenovo unveils toughened ThinkPad X131e for education, hikes price to $499

Google Maps now shows you NYC subway alerts

If you've ever experienced the inconvenience of arriving at a subway platform only to find out that your train has been rerouted to another line or skipping stops – we've got some good news for you. Google announced today on its Lat Long Blog that Google Maps has been updated to display planned service alerts for the city's subways. This means that you no longer have to experience such inconveniences when taking the subway anymore. All you have to do is tap on any of the 368 NYC subway stations labeled on Google Maps to see whether there are any planned changes that are expected to affect those stations at that time.

Ubergizmo , Google Maps now shows you NYC subway alerts, Google Maps now shows you NYC subway alerts

G.hn Provides the Answer to PLC Neighboring Networks QoS Issues

New HomeGrid Forum White Paper describes unique G.hn interference mitigation techniques for high-density network environmentsBeaverton, Ore, July 31, 2012News highlights:G.hn is the only standard for wired home networks that incorporates effective mitigation of interference from neighboring PLC (Power Line Communications) networks in high-density environments such as Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) buildingsNeighboring network (NN) interference causes significant quality issues including IPTV freezing or failure, VOIP call interruptions, loss of data or even complete loss of network connectivityG.hn’s Neighboring Domain Interference Mi

Press Release Distribution , G.hn Provides the Answer to PLC Neighboring Networks QoS Issues, G.hn Provides the Answer to PLC Neighboring Networks QoS Issues

Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa previewed before launch

The Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa (the international version of the Xperia GX) has teased the rumor mill with a few spy shots of the device and a couple of camera samples, but now someone at ePrice got their hands on an engineering sample and did an extensive preview of the phone, complete with 13MP camera samples. It's a bit odd, but the prototype bears the "Sony Ericsson" logo. Anyway, the Hayabusa is 8.6mm thick - a hair thinner than the Xperia arc - and features a similar curved back. The weight is reported at 127g.












GSM Arena , Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa previewed before launch, Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa previewed before launch

Samsung Retina-like 11.8-inch tablet in the works according to court docs

If you've been following the Apple vs. Samsung case even casually, you're probably aware that today marked the start of the patent trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, with Judge Lucy Koh presiding. And while the proceedings themselves won't necessarily justify an Olympics-level play-by-play, several interesting bits are sure to come to light. Today's nugget relates to Samsung's tablet roadmap, revealing that a Retina-like tablet may be in the works. The P10, as it's been labeled internally, packs a 2,560 x 1,600-pixel, 11.8-inch display, along with WiFi and LTE connectivity.

2DayBlog.com , Samsung Retina-like 11.8-inch tablet in the works according to court docs, Samsung Retina-like 11.8-inch tablet in the works according to court docs

Facebook Messenger For Windows Vista And Windows XP Released, Now Available For Free Download!

The Facebook Messenger app has been available for Windows ever since its release in March followed by the first limited release in November last year but its compatibility was confined to Windows 7 machines only. Until now. The application is a pretty neat and handy must-have for frequent Facebook users. Head past the break to download Facebook Messenger for Windows Vista and Windows XP (Windows 7 links also included) whilst apprising yourself with more details.

Facebook Messenger for XP and Vista is almost entirely identical to its Windows 7 counterpart.


Technology Nerd , Facebook Messenger For Windows Vista And Windows XP Released, Now Available For Free Download!, Facebook Messenger For Windows Vista And Windows XP Released, Now Available For Free Download!

The Official London Olympics 2012 Join In iPhone App

The Olympic fever is now upon us as the London 2012 Olympics have started. For those who are in London to view the Games first hand, the many activities can really get too overwhelming to visit all. It takes a bit of organization and planning as well as updated info to really get to the experience that one expects. And for iPhone users, downloading the Official London Olympics 2012 Join In app will help a lot.
The Official London Olympics 2012 Join In app provides the necessary information and data that a spectator in London needs to keep track of what's going on during the next several weeks of Olympic activities.

Gadget.com , The Official London Olympics 2012 Join In iPhone App, The Official London Olympics 2012 Join In iPhone App

Uncharted 3 fan turned into a playable character

If you love video games, you probably agree that one of the best rewards anybody could bestow upon you would be to turn you into a character in a game. Well, that dream has come true for a gamer named Jeremy "Spyder" Gallant. He took part in Naughty Dog's Uncharted 3 contest and won the grand prize of being turned into a multiplayer character in the game. He spent the day with the creative team at Naughty Dog and described what he wanted his character to be like: appearance, moves, weaponry, costume, voice and even his taunt.

Ubergizmo , Uncharted 3 fan turned into a playable character, Uncharted 3 fan turned into a playable character

Samsung Galaxy S Duos leaked

There is nothing quite like the Internet for you to leak news on a particular hardware or software, and we will talk about the former today with the Samsung Galaxy S Duos seen online. Also known by its model number, S7562, the Samsung Galaxy S Duos's specs sheet as well as an image of it have already made its rounds, and at first glance, you might be surprised to see it look very similar to that of the hot selling Samsung Galaxy S3, although the home button does undergo some sort of modification this time around.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Galaxy S Duos leaked, Samsung Galaxy S Duos leaked

Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270

Couple of months after the announcement, Samsung is now launching the Omnia M S7530. The device runs the soon-to-be-obsolete Windows Phone 7.5 Tango and specs-wise looks like a cut-down version of the Omnia W. It's powered by a 1GHz single-core processor and comes with 384MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage (unlike the 1.4GHz and 512MB of RAM found in the Omnia W).
Compared to the Omnia W, the Omnia M packs a bigger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED at the front, but a similar 5MP camera at the back, which unfortunately, doesn't capture 720p videos, but still has an LED flash.

GSM Arena , Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270, Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270

EA believes that the freemium model is the future

If you have been gaming for a while now, you've probably noticed that games have started adopting the freemium model. In case you're wondering what that is, the freemium model is where games are free to play, but players will instead pay the developer by buying in-game items or perks using real money. This could potentially lead to the developer earning more than they would if they had sold the game at a fixed price, but this model is also one that might not sit well with gamers who'd rather pay a flat fee and be granted access to everything. EA on the other hand seems to think that the freemium model is the future.

Ubergizmo , EA believes that the freemium model is the future, EA believes that the freemium model is the future

Chinese microbot walks on water, skims the surface of insect-inspired design

Bugs are creepy. You don't need to be an entomophobe to empathize with that sentiment. But bugs are also inspiring - to researchers in China, that is. Taking a cue from nature, a team of engineers from the country's School of Chemical Engineering and Technology have devised a microbot weighing just 0.02 lbs (11 grams) that can repeatedly jump across the surface of water without tanking. How'd they do it? Well, by using a highly repellent foam coating, the strider-like bot's legs are able to stay afloat with every 5.5 inch (14 cm) leap it makes, buffering the force that would normally plunge it below the H20.

Engadget , Chinese microbot walks on water, skims the surface of insect-inspired design, Chinese microbot walks on water, skims the surface of insect-inspired design

Microsoft admits spurned OEMs could flee Windows

. Hell hath no fury like an original equipment manufacturer scorned. The New York Times has discovered that Microsoft (MSFT) is actually somewhat worried that some of its OEM partners will flee Windows for more open-source pastures after the company announced that its own homemade Surface tablet would be the first tablet sold featuring Windows 8.“Our Surface devices will compete with products made by our OEM partners, which may affect their commitment to our platform,” the company acknowledged in its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft admits spurned OEMs could flee Windows, Microsoft admits spurned OEMs could flee Windows

Gresso Cruiser Air Black

The Gresso Cruiser Air Black comes jam packed with a 2-inch display with a 240×320 pixel resolution, a 2-megapixel digital camera, a 30MB of storage space, a microSD slot for storage expansion of up to 2GB and the Series S40 operating system. The handset works on a triple-band GSM network with class 32 GPRS and EDGE support. Priced at a hefty $1,700, the Gresso Cruiser Air Black is crafted from a single piece of aluminum alloy.

TechFresh , Gresso Cruiser Air Black, Gresso Cruiser Air Black

Production Jaguar C-X75 will make 500 HP from 1.6L twin-charged four

Much has been said about the upcoming C-X75 from Jaguar, but now we have some real, tangible news. The hybrid supercar will be fitted with a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four capable of, apparently, 500 horsepower. According to Autocar, the diminutive engnine is able to acheive this output through twin-charging, or the employment of both a supercharger and turbocharger. They are able to boost power at varying RPMs, thus making for a wide powerband.

Autoblog , Production Jaguar C-X75 will make 500 HP from 1.6L twin-charged four, Production Jaguar C-X75 will make 500 HP from 1.6L twin-charged four

Sprint's Motorola Photon Q LTE is coming 'very soon' (update)

During Sprint's earnings call, CEO Dan Hesse revealed that Motorola's Photon Q, the company's latest LTE "world phone" is coming "very soon." The Photon Q is believed to be the Android 4.0-running QWERTY-slider you can see in the image above, but now that the company's head has let the cat out of the bag, we expect more details to roll around very shortly. Update: Sprint's PR engine has kicked into gear, offering the deep dish on the new handset. It's a super-specced edition of last year's Photon 4G and will indeed offer a QWERTY-sliding experience on Ice Cream Sandwich.

Engadget , Sprint's Motorola Photon Q LTE is coming 'very soon' (update), Sprint's Motorola Photon Q LTE is coming 'very soon' (update)

Inhabitat's Week in Green: 3D printed boat, algae-based biofuel and a bus that does push-ups

The Olympic flame completed its tour through the UK this week as the 2012 Summer Games officially kicked off on Friday, and all eyes have been on London ever since. All week long we've been focusing on the Olympics, beginning with an overview of London's new Olympic Park, which is headlined by the Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre, and Anish Kapoor's controversial ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower. For a deeper look at the venues that will be on display at the Olympics over the next two weeks, check out our roundup of the top six green buildings at the Olympics.

Engadget , Inhabitat's Week in Green: 3D printed boat, algae-based biofuel and a bus that does push-ups, Inhabitat's Week in Green: 3D printed boat, algae-based biofuel and a bus that does push-ups

Music industry's anti-piracy playbook revealed: Site blocking, app removal and litigation

. A leaked confidential report from the archaically-named International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has revealed a wide range of strategies being employed by the recording industry to fight piracy, including petitioning for the removal of third-party music apps from app stores and petitioning ISPs to block sites that offer pirated music. The report, obtained by TorrentFreak, shows that the IFPI is advising the music industry to attack piracy with multiple tactics that are divided into five broad categories:  Take down, Disruption, Investigation, Lobbying and Litigation.Among other things, the IFPI says the industry s

Boy Genius Report , Music industry's anti-piracy playbook revealed: Site blocking, app removal and litigation, Music industry's anti-piracy playbook revealed: Site blocking, app removal and litigation

GMC dissects the names of its own pickups

Ever wondered how the GMC Sierra 1500 got is name. Or why a 1x2-ton pickup can carry almost a 2,000 pound payload. General Motors sets the record straight. For starters, the Sierra name was first used to denote upscale trim packages in the 1970s and '80s. In 1989, the name was applied to all GMC full-size pickups. No big mystery there.

Then there's the 1500 moniker. GMC began using the numbers 1500, 2500 and 3500 in 1967. While the digits do indicate hauling capabilities, they aren't the trucks' actual cargo limits. In fact, they refer to the "first segment of vehicle identification numbers," GM says.

Autoblog , GMC dissects the names of its own pickups, GMC dissects the names of its own pickups

Apple wants $2.5B in damages from Samsung, complains Samsung's patent demands are crazy

. Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (005930) are tangled in patent battles across the globe that seem like they might never end. This week, the tiresome tussles took an interesting turn when the details of settlement offers presented by each side were made public.

Boy Genius Report , Apple wants $2.5B in damages from Samsung, complains Samsung's patent demands are crazy

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Ototo Spaghetti Tower

For spaghetti lovers, cooking up a dish or two of this popular Italian dish is always an adventure. For one, estimating just how much spaghetti to cook for certain situations can either leave one to too little or too much. For those who are not quite that familiar with portion control, especially with pasta fare, the Ototo Spaghetti Tower might be of help. The Ototo Spaghetti Tower is a convenient way to store pasta. Not only does it keep the kitchen clean by not having spaghetti noodles strewn around, the Spaghetti Tower also helps people estimate the proper portions to cook.

Gadget.com , Ototo Spaghetti Tower, Ototo Spaghetti Tower

Zuckerberg denies Facebook phone's existence

The incredibly often rumored ‘Facebook phone' or ‘Facebook smartphone' isn't going to happen. At least according to the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. Yesterday we brought you the latest rumor on the matter, claiming that HTC will manufacture the Facebook device and that it will launch next year. Well, during Facebook's quarterly earnings call, Zuckerberg had this to say:

“Building out a whole phone really wouldn't make much sense for us to do.”

So that settles it, then. Or does it? This can be interpreted as “Facebook isn't going into the hardware manufacturing business”.

Unwired View , Zuckerberg denies Facebook phone's existence, Zuckerberg denies Facebook phone's existence

German dealer creates VW Amarok Colt Seavers Edition (video)

Usually when we talk about European cars that we want but aren't sold in the U.S., it is relegated to an awesome German V8 wagon, or some new hot hatch that we will never see. Among that list of forbidden fruit is the Volkswagen Amarok, and the latest special edition of the compact pickup just makes it seem like its creators are rubbing it in our collective faces. The "CS Edition" of the Volkswagen truck is a tribute to Colt Seavers, the main character of the ABC television program, "The Fall Guy," which aired from 1981 to 1986.
In the show, Seavers, played by Lee Majors, was a Hollywood stuntman, moonlighting as a bounty hunter.



Autoblog , German dealer creates VW Amarok Colt Seavers Edition (video), German dealer creates VW Amarok Colt Seavers Edition (video)

Deal of the Day – Dell Inspiron 620 Core i5 Mini Tower with 20″ LCD Monitor

Sunday's LogicBUY Deal is the Dell Inspiron 620 Core i5 Mini Tower with a 20″ LCD Monitor for $579.99.  Features:  6GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Wireless-N, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. $943.99 – $364 coupon code = $579.99 with free shipping. This deal expires July 31, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day â€" Dell Inspiron 620 Core i5 Mini Tower with 20″ LCD Monitor, Deal of the Day â€" Dell Inspiron 620 Core i5 Mini Tower with 20″ LCD Monitor

Ototo Spaghetti Tower

For spaghetti lovers, cooking up a dish or two of this popular Italian dish is always an adventure. For one, estimating just how much spaghetti to cook for certain situations can either leave one to too little or too much. For those who are not quite that familiar with portion control, especially with pasta fare, the Ototo Spaghetti Tower might be of help. The Ototo Spaghetti Tower is a convenient way to store pasta. Not only does it keep the kitchen clean by not having spaghetti noodles strewn around, the Spaghetti Tower also helps people estimate the proper portions to cook.

Gadget.com , Ototo Spaghetti Tower, Ototo Spaghetti Tower

Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!

Detroit's significance to the history of the automobile is inarguable, and that makes it the only metropolis in America that we care to note when another candle is added to its cake. Today, the town that's known as both the Motor City and Motown celebrates its 311th birthday. It was founded on July 24, 1701 by French explorer Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, whose name was later immortalized as General Motors' luxury car brand. What began as a French fort and fur-trading settlement grew to become this country's hub of manufacturing in the 20th century, but now Detroit finds itself in a process of recalibration.

Autoblog , Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!, Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!

Rock stars say Google is to blame for enabling piracy

. Several rock legends, including Elton John, Robert Plant and Queen guitarist Brian May, sent a letter to the Telegraph on Tuesday accusing Google (GOOG) of enabling pirates to steal their music.

Boy Genius Report , Rock stars say Google is to blame for enabling piracy, Rock stars say Google is to blame for enabling piracy

Apple's iPod touch to get iPhone 5-like makeover ahead of September launch

. Apple (AAPL) is gearing up for quite a fall season if even half of the current rumors floating around pan out. First we're looking at a brand new “iPhone 5″ in September, then Apple will reportedly launch a new “iPad mini” alongside a tweaked third-generation iPad tablet soon after. That's not all, however, as well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has plans to launch a redesigned iPod touch in September as well.

“Though all new design iPod touch and iPod nano will be launched, growth momentum will mainly come from the latter,” Ming-Chi wrote in a note to investors on Tuesday.

Boy Genius Report , Apple's iPod touch to get iPhone 5-like makeover ahead of September launch, Apple's iPod touch to get iPhone 5-like makeover ahead of September launch

BlackBerry concept phone peeks at a potential QWERTY slider

There is nothing quite like a concept for you to let your imagination run wild, right. After all, you need not be bogged down by details such as physical limitations or a shorter battery life due to the number of features you threw into the mix. Well, here is a rendering of a concept phone by someone who figured out that RIM might actually want to consider when it comes to churning out a BlackBerry 10 QWERTY slider. The whole idea of this concept is to maximize the display area.

Ubergizmo , BlackBerry concept phone peeks at a potential QWERTY slider, BlackBerry concept phone peeks at a potential QWERTY slider

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model

While we've known the pricing and availability attached to ASUS' new flagship slate in the US for some time now, UKers had been left to wonder when they'd finally be able to get their eager palms on that rebranded and well-specced Pad Infinity. Thankfully, that's about to change, as the Taiwanese outfit just announced the Transformer TF700 will be up for grabs from Amazon in the UK starting August 31st, with the sticker value set at £600 for the rather spacious 64GB configuration and with the useful dock included.

Engadget , ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model

Facebook CEO gets his first patent on privacy

Patents are the modern weapons of corporate warfare. That is why the social networking giant that is Facebook is beefing up its patent portfolio to seal its place once and for all. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg filed his first patent application six years ago. And after being criticized by examiners for its obviousness, the patent – US patent 8,225,376 – has just been approved by the U.S. Patent Trademark and Office. The patent is called “Dynamically Generating a Privacy Summary” and it has been revised a couple of times before approval.

Ubergizmo , Facebook CEO gets his first patent on privacy

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Aito Continues Rapid Growth In First Half Of 2012

Leading Customer Experience Analytics provider signs new customers and partners, launches major product update, and expands sales operations globallyEspoo, Finland – July 24, 2012:   Aito Technologies, the leading provider of customer experience analytics (CEA) for communications service providers (CSPs), today announced its outstanding track record for growth has continued throughout the first half of 2012, bringing the total number of CSP subscribers being analysed by Aito CEA to 0.5 billion.Commenting on Aito’s fast expansion, Anssi Tauriainen, Aito Technologies’ CEO, noted:  &ld

Press Release Distribution , Aito Continues Rapid Growth In First Half Of 2012, Aito Continues Rapid Growth In First Half Of 2012

Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker

Well, we can't exactly say we saw this one coming. Sparrow, maker of popular email apps for iOS and Mac OS X, has just announced that it's been acquired by Google. Expectedly, details on the acquisition are being kept under wraps at the moment, but company CEO Dom Leca has confirmed in a blog post that Sparrow will be joining the Gmail team at Google to “accomplish a bigger vision.” Fans of the company's apps will be glad to know, however, that the team will “continue to make Sparrow available and provide support for our users” while also working on new things at Google.

2DayBlog.com , Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker, Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker

Comcast Xfinity TV Player for Android updated with beta support for Jelly Bean, Nexus 7

Comcast subscribers who have already received their Nexus 7 tablets or are sporting Android 4.1-powered phones should cast an eye towards Google Play for an updated version of the Xfinity TV Player app. Version 1.0.2.001 adds beta support for Jelly Bean in general and the Nexus 7 tablet specifically. It also fixes a nasty bug that would leave users stranded after upgrading their operating system, and promises a UI designed for 7-inch tablets in the next update.

2DayBlog.com , Comcast Xfinity TV Player for Android updated with beta support for Jelly Bean, Nexus 7, Comcast Xfinity TV Player for Android updated with beta support for Jelly Bean, Nexus 7

Microsoft digs deep into Windows 8's hardware graphics boost, says fast just isn't slick enough

While Microsoft has been exploring the sensory experiences that will go into Windows 8, like sight and touch, there's only one thing that many enthusiasts care about: speed. To their delight, Redmond has just devoted one of its pre-release blog posts to showing just how much faster its hardware graphics acceleration will be in a Metro-focused universe. The goal is a hiccup-free 60Hz frame rate, and virtually everything in Windows 8 centers on that ambition. Baked-in transition effects, optimized geometry and even improved font rendering give modern computers a huge jump in performance versus Windows 7.

Engadget , Microsoft digs deep into Windows 8's hardware graphics boost, says fast just isn't slick enough, Microsoft digs deep into Windows 8's hardware graphics boost, says fast just isn't slick enough

Power Pwn has dual identity

The Power Pwn, at first glance, might look like a pretty cool looking power strip, but underneath the hood, you will notice that it offers far more than meets the eye. In fact, the Power Pwn will ship with a Debian 6 version of Linux that sports some pretty neat hacking tools which are a snap to use, and not only that, is also extremely difficult to detect.

Ubergizmo , Power Pwn has dual identity, Power Pwn has dual identity

D-Link Announces its Cloud Camera 5000 with Pan/Tilt

The Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) from D-Link looks like it could be my new favorite surveillance camera because it offers all the features that my current favorite (Dropcam Echo) has and then some. It's wireless, has motion detection, night vision, two-way audio, smartphone apps, motorized pan/tilt, digital zoom, 720p HD recording, microSD card slot for recording video when motion is detected, or continuously. You can then watch that recorded video through the myLink portal. As far as I know, they do still do not charge anything for portal access even though they do offer email alerts.

The Gadgeteer , D-Link Announces its Cloud Camera 5000 with Pan/Tilt, D-Link Announces its Cloud Camera 5000 with Pan/Tilt

Olympics set to offer preview of 2013 mobile data landscape

London, July 23 2012 – The dramatic increase in demand on mobile networks during the Olympics will offer operators a startling preview of the mobile data landscape that is set to evolve in just 12 months, according to new insight from Actix. With close to a million visitors expected in London for the 2012 Games, mobile networks will be under extreme pressure and the quality of data services will inevitably slump.Actix network measurements show that under normal circumstances current networks are already close to capacity in central London, having to cope with massive amounts of data on a daily basis.

Press Release Distribution , Olympics set to offer preview of 2013 mobile data landscape, Olympics set to offer preview of 2013 mobile data landscape

Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker

Well, we can't exactly say we saw this one coming. Sparrow, maker of popular email apps for iOS and Mac OS X, has just announced that it's been acquired by Google. Expectedly, details on the acquisition are being kept under wraps at the moment, but company CEO Dom Leca has confirmed in a blog post that Sparrow will be joining the Gmail team at Google to "accomplish a bigger vision." Fans of the company's apps will be glad to know, however, that the team will "continue to make Sparrow available and provide support for our users" while also working on new things at Google.

Engadget , Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker, Google acquires Sparrow, the Apple-focused email app maker