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Microsoft is on its game. First the preview of Windows 8, then the unveiling of enchanting Surface tablet, and now the magnetic promotional offer. On Monday, the computer giant made an announcement that the users of Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 PCs will now be able to upgrade to the new Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99. NPD Group analyst Stephen Baker acknowledged this as a smart move by Microsoft as it wants to build a strong consumer base for its new operating system....

The Wii U GamePad is a portable one and eliminates the hassle of having to look at the TV screen every time. However, apart from a handful of games utilizing controller as well as a newly launched dance mode, the available content is usually the same as the outgoing ‘Wii Fit’ version. Yet, the newer accessories itself make the ‘Wii Fit U’ a good substitute to all other high priced fitness gadgets....

Apple is all set to challenge the budget tablet market with iPad Mini. Mini iPad has been priced at $ 329, so a consumer would be paying double of what he/ she would be paying while buying Kindle or Nook. Regarding the price of iPad Mini, Tim Cook told Bloomberg Business Week, “”A great product doesn’t mean an expensive product. It means a fair price,” “The iPad mini is all the way down to $329....

The company has already launched several second-generation M3 models on the new E36 platform including a coupe, convertible and sedan. The newly launched M3 has all-new, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter engine, along with a forged crankshaft and a lightweight magnesium oil pan beneath its track-ready lubrication system. At full throttle, the car produces 18 psi over atmospheric pressure into the intake, and the new S55B30 engine designation develops 425 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 406 pound-feet of torque starting at just 1,850 rpm....

Water resistant iPhone This is definitely one of the big ones for me. It seems only inevitable that Apple eventually goes this way with Sony and Samsung already having tried their hands at it – with varying degrees of success. ConceptiPhone has a nice video out for a water and dust proof iPhone, perfect for those with an active lifestyle. Folding Screen Many people have come out with concepts for a folding iPhone, some are very well thought out....

Cook stated the above during an interview at a Goldman Sachs technology conference yesterday. He also shared his opinion on other issues related to Apple, including whether Apple’s power to innovate is going down, the ongoing expansion of its stores, as well as the shareholder dispute. However, Cook stayed cool throughout the uncomfortable questions he was subjected to and didn’t reveal any unease caused due to the dip in Apple’s stock prices or increasing dissatisfaction among its shareholders....

Hoping to emerge out of shadows, Nokia aims to stay at peak among rivals including Samsung Galaxy S5 and Apple IPhone 6. The camera quality of Lumia 1020 is bigger than the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 that’s 8 and 16 megapixels respectively. However, there’s one major feature the device lacks- apps. The Lumia 1020 houses only 160,000 apps, whereas rivals hold about five times as many apps. In a bid to stay in competition, Samsung also last month uncovered a Galaxy S4 version with 16MP camera and Xenon flash on the back....

Higher iPhone sales led to greater Q3 profit at $7.75 billion, up from $6.9 billion in the same period last year. Revenue rose 6% to $37.4 billion. This is the second quarter of double-digit percentage growth in iPhone sales for Apple.

While the numbers do seem quite high and would potentially encourage developers to create apps for the BlackBerry 10, what’s making life harder for the company is how Nokia has also found many takers for its flagship Nokia Lumia 920. Windows Phone users are also increasing at a considerable pace, which would also eat into the potential market of the BlackBerry 10 consumers. And of course, neither of these OS’s can compare with the current leader in terms of apps – the iOS....

After announcing the launch of Q5 and release of 10.1, Blackberry announces yet another Qwerty version of Blackberry Q10 from their stable to be made available in the month of June 2013 on T –Mobile and Verizon. Both confirmed about the sale of Blackberry to start for the fans eagerly awaiting for the same. While there is no doubt about Z10 being an impressive device, Qwerty is what gives a real identity to a Blackberry....

If you are avidly playing the new Resident Evil edition and waiting for its latest content, then Capcom has revealed the first on-disk DLC, which would be part of the first update. The game, which was released on October 2, included on-disc DLC about which there was no information whether it would be free or require a payment. Now, Capcom has revealed that the DLC would be free and users can avail it on the first update....

Popularly known as ‘Mr. Bean’, Atkinson was proclaimed dead by various social media platforms in the previous week. His death rumors garnered mileage when a page called as RIP Rowan Atkinson surfaced on some popular social networking sites and also got 1 million plus likes. Atkinson became a helpless victim of a false celebrity death news not the first time but second. His fans from across the world expressed their disgust and anger on gossip mongers spreading such baseless and fake news and many even claimed that spreading fake death rumors is certainly not funny....

According to a report in TechCrunch, Gartner analyst Gene Alvarez says, “eBay is now not just a marketplace. Acquiring GSI, Milo, and Magento has given the firm a broad set of ecommerce capabilities.” Clearly, with these latest acquisitions along with the purchase of Hunch, Svvply, Card.io (PayPal) and others, eBay has proven that the firm has a broader vision for its future beyond simply auctions. eBay is also stepping into the mobile phone market....

Of late, he’s been in the news because the police have been wanting to question him over the murder of his neighbor. But he’s been on the run and is purportedly hiding in Belize. He’s screaming out loud that he’s innocent, yet his sudden run isn’t painting a good picture in the eyes of law enforcement agencies. Nearing the age of 70 in a few years, the 67-year-old has spent nearly 20 years of his life in a series of experimentation – drugs, sex, extreme sports, and manipulating the media....

The best part about this valentine day is that you can get your hands on free app from Apple. This week a free app from Apple store is called Infinity blade. This action packed game is a must for adrenaline rush, especially if you live and breathe games. This is one is by far the most popular game from Epic and it uses Unreal 3 graphics engine which are much better than any console game....

Search giant Google is now going to give you a sneak peek into showrooms with the Google Map Marker. If you have not been looking up retail stores on Google Maps just yet, the application is set to get more fun. With this new application, users will be able to see virtual entrances to retail stories on their devices. The concept lies in the map markers, using which you can now easily see how to get Google Maps always follows commands to your needs and with this service, it means not just roads and routes but also pictures and images....

The only question remains is which of these is going to be the best? All of them have their pros and cons. The Moto X doesn’t have the fastest processor or best features but its pixel density at 316pi is more than sufficient and it allows a degree of customization unheard of with phones – 18 different colours for the back and front and also choices for its metal accents like the power buttons and volume control!...

In terms of shutter, the Nexus 5 will feature 13 MP main clicker with Image Stabilization spec all loaded. In fact, we sniffed chances for Google to punch in a 2-5 MP camera on the front. The best part of this tidbit is that Android’s latest version, 4.5 could make way into the Nexus 6. The release date still beguiles with the makers having missed the MWC this month. We now believe either the release could happen after the I/O event or even around the time, Android celebrates its anniversary this year....

Google Nexus 7 is on a roll in Japan and it has stole the grounds from the tablet market ruler, iPad 4 as far as shares are concerned. As per a survey conducted in 2,400 consumer electronic stores in Japan, one of the most tech savvy country in world, 44.4 % market share was grabbed by Nexus 4. The largest Business daily of Japan, Nikkei has said that 40.1% market share is taken by Apple’s iPad....

Bhatia has based his estimates using a “hypothetical probability model” by integrating information such as 250 staffers working on the game for five years. He also estimates that Rockstar would have pumped in about $137.5 million towards the development of this game. The analyst suggests that if Rockstar is able to sell a mimimum of 15 million copies and not spend heavily on marketing, they could generate $193.6 million in sales....