Workbooks.com joins forces with schools to fill ICT knowledge gap

Ian Moyse appointed to School Speakers programme as technology expert30 August 2012: With over 1 million young people aged 16-24 currently out of work[1] and a fall in university applications this year, Workbooks.com is working with schools to help inspire young people to pursue a career in the evolving and growing IT sector.Ian Moyse, sales director at cloud CRM provider Workbooks.com has been selected as an approved speaker on cloud computing, IT security and all things technology, by Claire Young (former BBC Apprentice finalist) for her School Speakers programme.As the first specialist cloud speaker on the books of the agency, Ian comments

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Raynet Acquires Software Deployment Business from Flexera Software

Former ManageSoft  Enterprise Deployment Suite (EDS) product and customers to benefit from enhanced development and integration with RaySuitePaderborn, Germany - 2012 August 28th: Germany-based Raynet GmbH, an important and valued Flexera Software partner and innovative IT specialist, today announced that it has acquired Flexera Software’s Enterprise Deployment Suite (EDS) product and customer base.  EDS is a globally installed system for software deployment in distributed infrastructure environments.

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Why Private Cloud Adoption Makes No Strategic Sense

New whitepaper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of public, private and hybrid cloud solutions and reinforces the business advantages of a public cloud solutionLondon, England – 28 August 2012 – Flexiant, a leading European provider of cloud orchestration software for on-demand, fully automated provisioning of cloud services, has published a whitepaper ‘Seven Business Reasons Why Moving Private Clouds to a Service Provider is a ‘No Brainer.’ Alex Bligh, CTO, Flexiant introduces the topic by addressing the superficial appearance that private cloud carries a number of advantages over pu

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Perforce Software Strengthens Commitment to Education

New Program Offers Colleges and Universities Free Licenses, Training and MoreWokingham, UK, August 28, 2012 - Perforce Software has launched a new program that strengthens its commitment to educational institutions and provides students free access to the Perforce Software Version Management system. The Perforce in Education program provides educational institutions with free licenses for Perforce.

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RIM exec says carriers are ‘visibly enthusiastic' about BlackBerry 10

. While it's obviously way too soon to tell whether users will like RIM's (RIMM) BlackBerry 10 operating system, one RIM executive says that wireless carriers are already big fans. AllThingsD reports that RIM managing director of Canadian operations Andrew McLeod told reporters at a press briefing Thursday that there has been a “tremendous” response to BlackBerry 10 from Canadian carriers, and he described some carrier executives as “visibly positive and visibly enthusiastic” about the new operating system.

Boy Genius Report , RIM exec says carriers are ‘visibly enthusiastic' about BlackBerry 10, RIM exec says carriers are ‘visibly enthusiastic' about BlackBerry 10

Sony Xperia Acro S arrives in Europe (only in Russia for now)

Available in Asia (including in Taiwan) since earlier this month, the Sony Xperia Acro S is now making its way to Europe. The first European country to get it seems to be Russia, where the new smartphone has been released today for 23,990 RUB (about €600 or $750). Only one Russian retailer is selling the Acro S at the moment, offering both the white, and the black version of the handset.
Running Android 4.0 ICS, the Sony Xperia Acro S is dust and water resistant, and features a 4.3 inch HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 12MP rear camera, and 16GB of internal memory.

Unwired View , Sony Xperia Acro S arrives in Europe (only in Russia for now), Sony Xperia Acro S arrives in Europe (only in Russia for now)

Samsung Galaxy Note discontinued by T-Mobile?

T-Mobile may have canceled the Samsung Galaxy Note that it just launched a couple of weeks ago. And without an official word on the matter. Apparently, remaining stock will be sold by TMo and its partners, but no new units are being ordered. The End-Of-Life (EOL) date is November 1. That though remains subject to change, since the magenta carrier could deplete its inventory sooner.

The Galaxy Note has disappeared from T-Mobile's website, and it appears as backordered at third-party retailers.

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Nikon D7000 listed as being discontinued by manufacturer on Amazon.de

The other day we reported that it seemed that the Nikon D700 had been discontinued in the US. However thanks to a spotting on Amazon.de by the folks at Nikon Rumors, it seems that the online retailer has listed the Nikon D7000 as having been discontinued by the manufacturer. It seems a little sudden and we're not sure if Amazon meant the D700, not the D7000, or maybe we could be looking at a hint that the Nikon D7000 will be meeting its end very soon. In any case if the D7000 is a camera you were considering, you should probably make your decision soon.

Ubergizmo , Nikon D7000 listed as being discontinued by manufacturer on Amazon.de, Nikon D7000 listed as being discontinued by manufacturer on Amazon.de

Android 4.0 coming to LG Prada, Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D, Optimus LTE, says LG Singapore

After playing with its customers' nerves for many months now, LG finally has something official(-ish) to say about its Ice Cream Sandwich rollout. Again, that is. Back in November of 2011, the company reassured us that it will update the Prada 3.0, Optimus LTE, Optimus 2X, and Optimus Black. Since then, however, it's been one confusing mess with no actual updates in sight.

Unwired View , Android 4.0 coming to LG Prada, Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D, Optimus LTE, says LG Singapore, Android 4.0 coming to LG Prada, Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D, Optimus LTE, says LG Singapore

LG Display starts volume production of in-cell touch screens, we have a hunch as to who wants them

Looks like we'll be finding in-cell touch displays in our devices sooner rather than later: LG Display has confirmed that it's been mass-producing the thinner LCDs since earlier in August. CEO Han Sang-beom also notes that manufacturing has been going as smooth as, well, glass. Despite the complexity of building touch input directly into a display, the company expects to keep the supply going “without any fail,” according to the executive. As to who's making the orders. LG Display isn't naming its customers on the record, and production could be as much for its sister company's phones and tablets as anyone else's.

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Rovio takes Angry Birds Space for a spin with NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover, teases Red Planet for fall (video)

It was almost as inevitable as gravity, really. Rovio has teamed up with NASA to offer a special, Curiosity-themed episode inside Angry Birds Space. The trek has the avians scouring 20 levels of the Martian landscape with a few bonuses thrown in for good measure. Just like your favorite childhood breakfast cereal, there's even a token healthy ingredient - in this case, a chance for gamers to learn about Curiosity's exploration whenever they're not busy smashing pigs. Android and iOS users can dip into the new chapter right after they update, but that's not even the full extent of Rovio's plans.

Engadget , Rovio takes Angry Birds Space for a spin with NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover, teases Red Planet for fall (video), Rovio takes Angry Birds Space for a spin with NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover, teases Red Planet for fall (video)

New Chinese car can be driven by remote control

The successor to the BYD F3 has gone through a couple of name changes on its way to production, finally settling on Su Rui, but its USP has been locked in since the beginning: remote control operation. That's right, a full-sized, road-legal sedan that can be driven by remote control. Of course, the R/C functionality has strict limitations: the Su Rui has a max speed of two kilometers an hour when being operated remotely and it only works when the operator is no more than 33 feet away. But who cares about that – it's a full-size R/C car.

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Milktape: A USB Drive Shaped Like a Cassette Tape

If you grew up during the 80s and 90s, you probably know how to make a mixtape. I, for one, remember it like it was yesterday: I put the blank cassette tape into the recorder, turned on the FM radio, and recorded every No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, and Ace of Base song until the tape runs out. Sadly kids nowadays could never experience simple joys like such, at this age when you could simply dunk thousands of songs in one drive. They can, however, simulate making a mixtape with the new MilkTape, a USB drive shaped like a cassette tape.

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Indian government upset Twitter users by ban

The Indian government has not gotten into the good books of its people in the past, and it seems as though the latest development is going to help it nudge towards that direction either. In fact, the government of the day faced a potential backlash of angry Twitter users after they ordered Internet service providers to block approximately 20 accounts which, according to officials, claim had spread scare-mongering material which had the potential to threaten national security. The Indian government threatened “appropriate and suitable action” against Twitter if it failed to remove the accounts as soon as possible.

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Apple's first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download

. Apple (AAPL) on Thursday rolled out its first software update for OS X Mountain Lion, OS X 10.8.1. The update includes general bug fixes and resolves previous issues with Migration Assistant, compatibility issues with Microsoft's (MSFT) Exchange servers and a bug that would prevent iMessages from being sent. There is also a fix for Safari, along with an audio playback issue affecting Thunderbolt displays. Apple also seeded OS X 10.8.2 to developers on Thursday and asked them to focus on Messages, Facebook (FB) integration, Game Center, Safari and Reminders.

Boy Genius Report , Apple's first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download, Apple's first OS X Mountain Lion update is now available for download

Britain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel power

After looking at the new Trident Iceni Grand Tourer, it's obvious that Europe gets all the cool cars. Sexy styling. Check. Amazing performance. Yup.

Autoblog , Britain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel power, Britain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel power

Aspect Enterprise Solutions Reports Strong First-Half Year Financials

Commodity Trading, Risk And Market Data System Software Licenses Increase SubstantiallyAspect Enterprise Solutions, a leading provider of multi-commodity trading and risk management Software-as-a-Service (Saas) applications delivered in the Cloud, reports a substantial growth in its user base over last year.  Software licenses for its AspectDSC market data and analytics, and AspectCTRM transaction and operations management solutions are up almost 20% over last year, and renewals among existing clients are strong.Aspect President and CEO Steve Hughes credits this year’s growth to its affordable, flexible solutions, along wit

Press Release Distribution , Aspect Enterprise Solutions Reports Strong First-Half Year Financials, Aspect Enterprise Solutions Reports Strong First-Half Year Financials

Nikon D700 appears to be no longer available in the US

Bad news photographers, if you were looking for a new DSLR camera and after scanning multiple reviews and getting feedback from everyone, you have decided to settle for the Nikon N700, well it seems that the camera has officially been discontinued. Popular photography websites such as B&H, Samy's, OneCall, Cameta and Abe's have also listed the camera out of stock, although it seems that you might still be in luck if you poke around some camera stores who might still have a few units left in stock. Amazon has listed it from a third-party retailer, and it seems that J&R has some left in stock too.

Ubergizmo , Nikon D700 appears to be no longer available in the US, Nikon D700 appears to be no longer available in the US

Mobile network operators not to blame for iPhone SMS vulnerability

AdaptiveMobile reveal handset as source of problem London, 23 August, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today dispels some of the myths regarding the recent iPhone SMS vulnerability which could allow scammers to ‘spoof’ the sender of a text message, allowing them to pose as a known friend or contact. Whilst mobile operators have recently come under fire for this exploit, AdaptiveMobile argues that the source of the problem is the handset, not the network.

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IO-Data announce the HDPX-UT, a new series of USB 3.0 slim external HDD

Available in 500GB only these new HDPX-UT USB 3.0 external HDDs comes in a new super slim body of just 9mm thick thin.




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HP posts $8.9 billion Q3 loss, lowers full-year guidance

. Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) on Wednesday reported its third-quarter earnings, falling somewhat in line with Wall Street's expectations. Analysts expected the computer giant to report revenue of $30.1 billion and earnings of $0.98 per share excluding one-time charges, and the company posted a profit of $1.00 per share on sales of $29.7 billion, representing a 5% drop from the third quarter of 2011.

Boy Genius Report , HP posts $8.9 billion Q3 loss, lowers full-year guidance, HP posts $8.9 billion Q3 loss, lowers full-year guidance

Archos 101 XS ultra-thin Android tablet and keyboard dock

Archos has just launched its Archo Gen10 XS Android tablet line, which is spearheaded by the Archos 101 XS. As its name indicates, it is a 10.1″ Android tablet running on Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.23), and the main differentiation point is its ultra-thin design, keyboard dock (included in the base model) and relatively fast graphics processor. The Archos 101XS goes after a market similar to the ASUS TF300, but in a slightly different way. As a standalone device, the tablet is very thin and that can be felt immediately when holding it.

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Samsung Galaxy S DUOS Smartphone

Samsung has recently become the leader when it comes to smartphones sold all over the world. And it seems to try to hold on to its new standing this time by trying to introduce other new smartphones in the coming months. One of the company's recent smartphone is being introduced as the Samsung Galaxy S DUOS. The Samsung Galaxy S DUOS is part of the company's popular Galaxy line of devices. This new smartphone will feature a 1GHz processor and run on the Android 4.0 OS. Other features include a 4-inch touchscreen display, a 1500mAh battery, a 5MP rear camera and a 4GB onboard storage with a microSD slot for an additional 32GB more.

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Lamborghini Urus Concept is warmly welcomed at Pebble Beach

We crawled all over the Lamborghini Urus Concept, and even took the time to open the doors and sit behind the wheel of the utility vehicle at "The Quail: A Motorsport Gathering" during the festivities at Pebble Beach this past weekend. While there has still been no official announcement of whether or not the concept has received a thumbs-up for production, all indications are that the program is moving forward for a launch around 2015. As we have mentioned previously, this Lamborghini is expected to be built on modified PL73 architecture (underpinning the next-gen Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne and Bentley EXP 9 F Concept).

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Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is waterproof, washes grease right off

If there was one particular group of people who love the Logitech Washable Keyboard K310, it would most probably be folks who tend to eat while they work. Not everything that can be eaten is shoveled into your mouth using a utensil like a fork or a spoon, as there is this thing known as finger food. A slice of pizza always tastes a whole lot better when you eat using your hands, and to wash your fingers after each bite so that you can return to your work is quite the hassle, leaving you with a completed dissertation at the end of the day, albeit that comes with a price as well – a greasy keyboard.

Ubergizmo , Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is waterproof, washes grease right off, Logitech Washable Keyboard K310 is waterproof, washes grease right off

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 to play nice with Unity game engine

You can't have too many supported platforms and Unity Technologies seems to agree, announcing that its self-titled game creation tool will be coming to both Windows 8 and its mobile sibling. According to CEO David Helgason, "The Unity community has been asking for access to Windows Phones and have been eagerly anticipating the release of Windows 8.

Engadget , Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 to play nice with Unity game engine, Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 to play nice with Unity game engine

Samsung pushes back Tizen to 2013, Bada almost certainly dead

It's no secret that Samsung has for a long time planned to phase out its homegrown smartphone platform, Bada, and replace it with Tizen. While many of us hoped to see the first Tizen-running phone from Samsung this year, it seems like Samsung is going to be a bit too busy for that. Instead, for the remainder of 2012, Samsung will be focusing on the development of Android devices, as well as on smartphones running Microsoft's upcoming Windows Phone 8.

GSM Arena , Samsung pushes back Tizen to 2013, Bada almost certainly dead, Samsung pushes back Tizen to 2013, Bada almost certainly dead

Nikon intros flagship Coolpix P7700 for prosumers, diminutive Coolpix S01 for fashionistas

In a bid to give Canon's PowerShot G1 X a run for its money, Nikon is pulling out every stop it knows with the introduction of the Coolpix P7700. It's a decidedly prosumer model, priced at a buck under $500 and equipped with a 1x1.7-inch 12.2 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 7.1x zoom lens (with a maximum aperture of f/2), 1080p movie mode, Lens-Shift Vibration Reduction and full manual control for those who abhor automatic captures. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there's the $179 Coolpix S01 - a bantam P&S camera that's bound to snake its way into stockings this holiday season.










Engadget , Nikon intros flagship Coolpix P7700 for prosumers, diminutive Coolpix S01 for fashionistas, Nikon intros flagship Coolpix P7700 for prosumers, diminutive Coolpix S01 for fashionistas

Apple reportedly ramps up iPad mini production ahead of October launch

. Apple (AAPL) has yet to confirm the existence of its “iPad mini,” but a new report suggests the company is already planning for a blockbuster launch. Citing unnamed sources within Apple's supply chain, Digitimes on Tuesday reported that production of Apple's shrunken slate will ramp up to 4 million units per month beginning in September ahead of a rumored October launch. The site's sources said that the 7.85-inch iPad entered low-volume production this past June and that Apple is expecting big sales ahead of the holidays.

Boy Genius Report , Apple reportedly ramps up iPad mini production ahead of October launch, Apple reportedly ramps up iPad mini production ahead of October launch

Chrome OS update revamps app list and Google Drive saves, allows relentessly adorable wallpapers

Aw, wouldn't you look at the cute little. wait. Right, there's a Chrome OS update. At its heart, the upgrade to Google's cloud-based platform introduces a streamlined app list that both occupies less space and carries an internet-wide search box. It's also possible to save files directly to Google Drive, and audio can now play through either HDMI or USB. Don't lie to yourself, however: the real reason you'll rush to update your Chromebook today is newly added support for custom wallpapers, which guarantees all-day, everyday viewing of your most favorite dog in the whole wide world.

Engadget , Chrome OS update revamps app list and Google Drive saves, allows relentessly adorable wallpapers, Chrome OS update revamps app list and Google Drive saves, allows relentessly adorable wallpapers

Germany's Melkus files for bankruptcy

Another boutique maker of compact sports coupes has filed for bankruptcy in Germany. Melkus was a company we always enjoyed seeing at European auto shows.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus II, LG Optimus Nexus, and Sony Xperia Nexus all coming this year?

A while back a rumor did the rounds that said that Google would launch no less than five different Nexus smartphones this fall, to celebrate five years having passed from the initial Open Handset Alliance announcement. However, months went on and we've heard nothing about any new Nexus smartphone. Until today, that is. Earlier the Samsung GT-I9260 leaked, and it looked like it would be but a minor revision to the Galaxy Nexus.

Now some leaked documents that allegedly come from NTT Docomo, Japan's biggest carrier, show no less than three Nexus devices on the way for this year.

Unwired View , Samsung Galaxy Nexus II, LG Optimus Nexus, and Sony Xperia Nexus all coming this year?, Samsung Galaxy Nexus II, LG Optimus Nexus, and Sony Xperia Nexus all coming this year?

Quad-core Toshiba Excite 10 tablet can now be yours for just $299.99

The Nexus 7 is probably your best option right now if you're looking for a 7-inch Android tablet. But what if you want to go larger. Sure, there are many contenders out there, but none that match the Nexus 7′s price per features ratio. Until now, that is. For just $50 more than you'd pay for a 16 GB Nexus 7, you can now get a full 10-inch tablet – the Toshiba Excite 10. It can be yours for just $299.99 in this configuration, or $349.99 if you'd like it to come with 32 GB of storage.

Shipping and handling costs are included in those prices, by the way.

Unwired View , Quad-core Toshiba Excite 10 tablet can now be yours for just $299.99, Quad-core Toshiba Excite 10 tablet can now be yours for just $299.99

Apple patent reveals a system that replaces commercials or unwanted content with stored media

While some commercials might be entertaining and amusing, for the most part we're sure that many of you guys out there switch channels when your TV show is on a break and commercials start playing. The same could apply while listening to radio which is why plugging in media players into vehicles or popping in a CD would be a more attractive alternative. However if you're too lazy to switch channels or the radio station, a recently discovered patent by Apple has revealed a system where users can switch away from commercials either from radio or video and replace it with stored media instead, like a song on your phone.

Ubergizmo , Apple patent reveals a system that replaces commercials or unwanted content with stored media, Apple patent reveals a system that replaces commercials or unwanted content with stored media

Honda unveils the Miimo robotic grass cutter destined for European markets in 2013

It's summer and chances are it's probably too hot to do anything, let alone mow the lawn but someone's got to do it, right. Well if you think that the opportunity cost of you mowing your lawn is greater than the price you would pay for a robot to do it for you (yes, we said robot), then you're in luck as Honda has officially unveiled the Miimo, a robotic lawn mower destined for the European market. Operating within a boundary wire placed around your yard, the Miimo will cut anywhere between 2-3mm of your grass throughout the week, and will do so in random patterns which is designed to reduce the stress on your lawn.

Ubergizmo , Honda unveils the Miimo robotic grass cutter destined for European markets in 2013, Honda unveils the Miimo robotic grass cutter destined for European markets in 2013

Check out Apple's iPhone 5 rendered in full 3D[Video]

. Anticipation for Apple's next generation iPhone builds each day as the end of summer nears. Just yesterday we saw rumored pictures of an iPhone 5 display and last week we heard possible intel on 4G LTE capabilities for the iPhone 5 as well. Today, we have a nice, but short video show casing a 3D rendering of the iPhone 5. The video shows Apple's iPhone 5 rendered in 3D based off of iLab's leaked model. It also compares the rendered iPhone 5 with the Samsung Galaxy S III. It's a good comparison if you are following the Apple V Samsung case currently happening.

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Bentley 41x4-liter Embiricos special comes home

Contrary to appearances, all of the important classic cars in the world weren't on display at Pebble Beach this weekend. One of them, the 4¼-liter Bentley 'Embiricos' Special, has made a home at Bentley's Lineage Showroom inside its factory in Crewe. Commissioned by Greek gentleman racer André Embiricos in the 1930s, the Bentley chassis was clothed in aluminum by French designer Georges Paulin. The aerodynamic sheetmetal was more akin to the lines of the streamlined, and French, Talbot-Lago or a Delahaye, and a departure from Bentley tourers and racers of the time.

Autoblog , Bentley 41x4-liter Embiricos special comes home, Bentley 41x4-liter Embiricos special comes home

Top 10 most-stolen vehicles of 2011 released by NICB (video)

There are plenty of lists on which consumers love to see their vehicles, but the National Insurance Crime Bureau annual "Hot Wheels" roster is likely not be one of them. The Illinois-based NICB has just released its annual top 10 list of stolen vehicles using 2011 data submitted by law enforcement agencies. The good news that comes out of this report is that the NICB says car theft has dropped by 3.3 percent compared to 2010, and last year was the lowest for vehicles thefts since 1967.



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Batman interrupts Hyundai i30 video review

We weren't aware of the Toronto Batman before we saw this video, but apparently he gets around. Making a stop in London, he crashes a review of the Hyundai i30 by journalist Rory Reid and – being a rather high-strung Canadian Batman still upset about his parents being dead – starts off by issuing an uncomplimentary single-word verdict on every one of the i30's features. He's then taken for a ride and given a chance to change his mind as he tries to get the Hyundai to swear allegiance to him or at least play a CD using the car's voice recognition system.



Autoblog , Batman interrupts Hyundai i30 video review, Batman interrupts Hyundai i30 video review

Green Day make cameo in Angry Birds Facebook offering as mascara-wearing egg thieves

Punk's not dead, it's just diversifying its portfolio. Having already conquered Broadway, East Bay pop-punkers Green Day are hitting the world of casual gaming with a new episode of Facebook's Angry Birds Friends that features pig opponents "inspired by band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool." The offering also features "Troublemaker," an exclusive song that is most likely a tribute to the hard living ways of porcine egg thieves. Asked to justify his pro-swine stance, Pinhead Gunpowder member Armstrong answered, "We're all fans of Angry Birds.

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Origin whips out dual-wielding EON17-SLX laptop with SLI / CrossFireX support

Origin's introducing the brawny EON17-SLX to its adoring public of hardcore gamers. The 17-inch laptop comes packing professionally overclocked Ivy Bridge CPUs and the option to add dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680M or similarly paired AMD Radeon HD 7970M units - offering performance that might even be able to run Crysis 3. While you'll only be able to pick up the gear in a traditional-style body initially, the company's working on custom paint options including matte black and red.






Engadget , Origin whips out dual-wielding EON17-SLX laptop with SLI / CrossFireX support, Origin whips out dual-wielding EON17-SLX laptop with SLI / CrossFireX support