Ferrari-driving kid's parents charged by Indian police (video)

Earlier this month, we reported on a video that was circulating the internet which showed a young boy driving a Ferrari F430 on a street in India while other children watched and two adults recorded the whole thing. And that was all that we knew at the time. Now, there is more information about the car, the kids and their parents thanks to an article in the Daily Mail. As it turns out, a wealthy businessman let his son drive the Ferrari as a present for his ninth birthday and recorded the whole thing while his six-year-old son was riding shotgun.



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Donal Trump Demands Apple Build An iPhone With A Larger Screen

Whatever the next iPhone turns out to be, one thing we'll pretty certain about is it will sell millions of units, even if it's just a simple upgrade to the device's internal specs and doesn't offer any real evolution. But an iPhone with a larger screen is something some current owners would love to have, even Donald Trump. Yes – Donald Trump is now throwing his two cents into the tech world as he is pretty much demanding Apple increase the size of the iPhone's screen by way of sending a message out through Twitter and Facebook. Trump said the following:

I have a lot of @Apple stock— and I miss Steve Jobs.

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The MirrorCase For The iPad Allows You Take Snap Photos Discreetly

Are you looking for a great way to capture your lectures on video so that you can review the class again once it is over. While holding up your phone or tablet can get pretty tiring, not to mention the shake will probably make the video rather hard to watch, this is where the MirrorCase comes in. As you can see in the image above, the MirrorCase has been designed for the iPad where your tablet lies on the table propped up at an angle, and thanks to the built-in mirror, it will allow you to capture both videos and photographs even at that angle.

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Sony Action Cam Software Updated

For those who happen to already own the Sony POV Action Cam, you might want to carve a really, really wide smile across your face. We have a very good reason for asking you to do that, especially since the latest software update for your beloved Action Cam would let you record your favorite high octane memories in 1080x60p resolution, among others. For those who have yet to consider the Sony Action Cam as their next purchase, perhaps you might want to consider the following fun facts.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z now available for pre-order, free dock included - Begins shipping May 24th

It's been awhile since we last heard from the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, ever since we got our hands on it at Mobile World Congress 2013. One of the sexiest designs we've seen from an Android tablet since this side of ever, the Xperia has been keeping a relatively low profile, waiting in the wings for what, I don't know. Today, we're finally seeing pre-orders for the Tablet Z go live via Sony's online webstore. What's more is Sony is even throwing in a free tablet dock — a $45 value — free for pre-ordererer…ers.



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Apple OS X 10.9 Touted To Come With Multi-Monitor Fullscreen

There is no point resting on your laurels unless you want your rivals to step all over your head, right. This is the very reason as to why Apple is working hard to deliver the next version of OS X, which would be version 10.9. 9to5Mac claims that Mac OS X 10.9 will come with an improved multi-monitor experience, something that has been a long time in coming, where users are able to run fullscreen apps on a single monitor, while access other desktop spaces as well as fullscreen apps.

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The Barman Will Help You Make The Perfect Cocktail

There are apps and books on how to mix a cocktail, but sometimes some descriptions make it a bit hard for you to get the right taste. For example how much exactly are we supposed to know what a "splash" is. For the more experienced bartender, this is probably not a problem, but for those of us mixing drinks for the first time, the results are usually hit or miss. This is where the Barman comes in. Invented by John Gallagher, this device is essentially a weighing scale of sorts.

Through the use of its accompanying app, the recipe will be shared with the Barman via Bluetooth and from there it will guide you as to what ingredients to put in.

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Switched On: Microsoft's small tablet trap

For example, if x86 chips were more competitive with ARM processors from a performance-per-watt perspective, then Microsoft wouldn't be as reliant on Metro-style apps for functionality. And if more developers were creating Metro-style apps, then consumers wouldn't have to go to the legacy desktop mode as much to get things done. (Until the company releases a Metro-style Office, Microsoft really can't wag its finger too much at third parties.).


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New Pinterest Design Update Brings Back Some Old Features

Last month Pinterest rolled out a new look for all of its users. This new look was first tested by a select group of pinners in January, while it was still under development. The focus was on new discovery features which were aimed at making it easier for pinners to discover things of interest that they didn't previously know about. However the new look wasn't appreciated by majority of users, which is why Pinterest has brought back many of the old features it had removed in the March redesign. These features include @ mentions and “via” links.

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Deal of the Day - Best Gear for Multitasking

Instead of a single product for Saturday's Deal, LogicBUY has information about some of the Best Tech Gadgets for Multitasking.  With increased work efficiency, we can get more done in less time, leaving more time to spend with our families and still have some time to work on our health.

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Editor's Letter: The new consoles are coming

But enough about the excitement in my life, let's get on to the news. The buzz leading up to the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles has been immense, but it did get muted somewhat this week. First, Microsoft announced that it would, as expected, have a pre-E3 event in which the next Xbox would be unveiled. To assuage any doubt about that, the invite boldly states "A New Generation Revealed," a statement that cynics might see as a cheeky slight to Sony, who of course chose to not physically reveal its PlayStation 4 at an earlier media event. I, however, am no cynic.



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Lightskin LED seat post

The Lightskin LED is a stylish device that replace you standard seat post. It is a seat post that comes with 5 LED that keeps you safe on road. The Lightskin LED is powered by 2x AA batteries that last for 50 hours. Priced from $69.

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Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept

When you cast your glance in the direction of the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept, chances are you would have to take a moment to wipe off the drool from the side of your mouth. It is said that the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept is a “bridge between the world of F1 technology and that of production cars.” Renault is a Formula 1 legend that has taken a 17-horsepower electric Twizy, where the back seat has been replaced with an 80-hp KERS unit, similar to the ones that it rolls out for its F1 customer teams.

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AT&T Digital Life Launched In 15 US Markets, More To Come

While they say that good things come to those who wait, sometimes, the waiting can get extremely unbearable. Case in point, AT&T's Digital Life, which has been touted by many to be a long time in coming after teasing those who were interested back in February 2012. Hence, it is good to know that the home home security and automation platform is finally ready to roll out to the masses, where the first 15 markets in the US would include Atlanta, Austin, Texas, Boulder, Colo., Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Riverside, Calif., San Francisco, Seattle, St.

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Woman unknowingly smuggles pot over border beneath her car

We've seen very creative ways to smuggle drugs across a border with a motorized vehicle (including faux rally trucks) but most don't involve innocent citizens. Giving all of us yet another reason to peer beneath our rides before we travel, innovative Mexican smugglers recently used powerful magnets to hold five-pound bundles of marijuana to the underside of an unsuspecting driver's car as she commuted to her job. The 33-year-old woman, who lives in Mexico and travels across the border to San Diego for work, became suspicious at the end of her early morning commute when two men approached her car.

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Open Mobile Alliance Elects Board Leaders from Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile, AT&T, Telecom Italia

Gary Jones, Bryan Sullivan and Cecilia Corbi to champion market driven specifications San Diego, CA – April 25, 2013 – The Open Mobile Alliance announced today the election of Gary Jones of Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile as Chairman of OMA’s Board of Directors.  Bryan Sullivan of AT&T and Cecilia Corbi of Telecom Italia have been elected Vice-chairs.  The election of the officers brings continuity to the ongoing work of promoting innovation in standards-setting processes, as well as market-driven perspectives on areas of engagement for new technical work items.Newly elected to the position of

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ControlCircle gives customers mission-critical IT visibility with Max3000

Only UK managed services provider to offer customers a full view of their IT estate ControlCircle, a leading UK managed services provider, is pioneering the industry by providing its customers with a complete vista of their entire IT estate. Max3000, the comprehensive monitoring and management platform, is accessible to customers via a web-based secure portal, providing a full view of their IT infrastructure and services, from any device. Dashboard views present stakeholders with valuable information regarding their entire IT infrastructure from connectivity to physical and virtual environments, storage, and security and supporting devices.

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²® and the Cloud Security Alliance Collaborate to Create New Professional Certification for Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe, London, UK – 24th April 2013: (ISC)²® (“ISC-squared”), the world’s largest not-for-profit information security professional body and administrators of the CISSP®; and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, today announced they have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new professional  certification for information security.

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Toyota maintains world's largest automaker crown, GM and VW close behind

Toyota still holds the title of World's Largest Automaker. The Japanese automaker ceded the claim to General Motors in 2011 following a series of natural and man-made disasters that stifled production in Asia. Production is back up to full speed and, coupled with the introduction of a new Camry midsize sedan, Toyota retook the title in 2012 and has so far been able to keep it by selling 2.43 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2013. The race is still tight – General Motors reports sales of 2.36 million vehicles, earning it the second spot globally with Volkswagen's 2.27 million sales nabbing the German automaker third place.

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Toyota Me.We concept is a multifunction Tupperware car (video)

Not to be outdone by the Renault Twin'Z concept penned by Welsh designer Ross Lovegrove, Toyota has partnered up with French designer Jean-Marie Massaud to create the 2013 Toyota Me.We Concept. Unveiled at Le Rendez-vous Toyota in Paris, the Me.We Concept is an attempt to imagine a car that can be appreciated by owners across a wide variety of lifestyles while being courteous to the environment, too. Press Release:TOYOTA PRESENTS THE ME.WE CONCEPT.



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PLAiR Lets You Beam Videos To TV

We live in a day and age where there is just way too much video content available freely, that the onus is on you to spend your time wisely, otherwise you might get sucked into an apparent black hole for time simply by watching one video to another on YouTube, Vimeo, you name it. The existence of Smart TVs and set-top boxes too, have made streaming online video a whole lot easier, and here we are with the idea of PLAiR, which happens to be an elegant micro-computer which enables users to transmit HD online videos directly to any HDMI-equipped display or projector sans wires – and of course, without any frustration, too.

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Mars Rover draws giant phallus on Red Planet

From early cave paintings tens of thousands of years ago to the bathroom stall at our favorite bar, humans have probably been scribbling male genitalia on flat surfaces ever since we, as a species, first learned how to draw. While science has allowed us to do many great things, perhaps our finest moment came recently when NASA inadvertently drew an penis – captured in the image above – on the surface of the Red Planet. Checkmate to all you graffiti artists out there.

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Shareholders approve MetroPCS and T-Mobile merger

Exactly two weeks ago, Deutsche Telekom presented MetroPCS shareholders with a new “sweetened” deal that they hoped would convince the folks to vote to approve the merger. The original deal would have loaded MetroPCS with enough debt to scare off any shareholders still sitting on the fence. That extra debt would have weakened the value of shareholder equity, something that any self respecting financier would throw in the trash. Deutsche Telekom's new deal lessened that burden which, in effect, gave the shareholders' existing equity even more value.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 Delayed Until April 29

T-Mobile was rumored to plan to make the Samsung Galaxy S4 available on its network on May 1, which turned out to be false as the company announced it should officially release the Galaxy S4 on April 24. As you probably already figured out if you made a trip to your local T-Mobile retailer or visited their website, the Galaxy S4 is yet to be available on the un-carrier network, which T-Mobile has confirmed today the device has been delayed from its expected release date of right now.

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Instagram Might Have Registered Themselves As A Developer On The Windows Phone Store, Launch Imminent?

We've been hearing rumors that Instagram could be launching on Windows Phone in the near future, although at the moment the app seems to be missing which is certainly ceding market share to Instagram-like alternatives. While it is likely that the app will launch in the near future, it seems that Instagram has finally registered themselves as a developer in the Windows Phone Store. This is thanks to WMPoweruser's reader, Arbnor, who has been scouring the net for clues of Instagram's launch and discovered that the Instagram name has already been registered.

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BlackBerry Q10 Confirmed To Cost $249 On Contract

It was just last week when we brought you word that the BlackBerry Q10 has received the nod of approval from the folks over at the FCC, and earlier this morning, there were whispers of the BlackBerry Q10 hitting Canada on the first day of May for $199 a pop – on contract, of course. Well, here we are with word that BlackBerry will be rolling out the BlackBerry Q10 in the US and the end of next month, and it will not be that pocket friendly price-wise compared to our friends living in the Great White North, as it seems that the BlackBerry Q10 has been confirmed to carry a price tag of $249 alongside a two-year contract.

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Facebook Messenger update brings cutesy stickers to messaging app

Who doesn't love some good Chat Heads. I know I do. It's one of the main reasons I've kept Facebook Messenger running on my phone, using it to intercept SMS messages and toss around my contacts from side-to-side. Today, Messenger was updated with even better functionality — STICKERS.
Yes, as if the currently supplied emoticons/emoji's weren't enough, users can now place huge stickers of cats, aliens, tigers, and I'm sure many more cutesy characters in the near future.


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Apple Has Got Many Surprises In The Pipeline, Says Tim Cook

A little while back Apple announced financial results for Q2, 2013. It posted a $9.5 billion profit and sold some 37 million iPhones. The speculation surrounding its Q2 results is finally over. Some analysts believed that we would be seeing a drop in iPad shipments, but they have collectively risen a whopping 65% as compared to Q2, 2012.

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Hands-on: 9 Tegra 4 enhanced games running on NVIDIA Project SHIELD [VIDEO]

With the NVIDIA Project SHIELD's loose “June” release date fast approaching, we're getting moist (or maybe just me?) thinking about all the high-def gaming the portable gaming the handheld system will bring to Android. To give you a better idea of what to expect, we found 9 NVIDIA Tegra 4 enhanced titles and threw them together in a mashup video, showcasing each and every one. These games specifically leverage the raw horse power of the Tegra 4 processor's 72-core GeForce GPU to push out enhanced graphics above and beyond what you're normally used to seeing in mobile gaming. As a “gamer” myself, I loved what I saw.



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Google Fiber iPad App Now Available For Download

Google Fiber is only available in a handful of cities right now. Recently Provo, Utah and Austin, Texas were added to Fiber's list however the service roll out there will take some time. Right now only Kansas City and its “fiberhoods” have access to Google's gigabit internet and TV service. The iPad exclusive Fiber remote app is now available for download, no iPhone version is available as yet though the company is planning on getting it out in the near future. Android users obviously have the upper hand.

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ASUS CUBE with Google TV now available for purchase

ASUS originally gave folks a release date of April 23rd for the CUBE, the company's unique Google TV unit. Newegg's release date has been all over the place, even showing that the device will be launching April 25th, but you'll be relieved to know that the original date set by ASUS was accurate. The CUBE is now available at Amazon and Adorama for $140, and should be popping up on the likes of TigerDirect and MicroCenter later on today. The ASUS CUBE is a cube-shaped Google TV box with a very unique user interface. Yes… that also follows the whole “cube” gimmick.

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Kouziro Frontier FRNH520/R 15.6-Inch Business Laptop

Here comes a new business laptop from Kouziro Frontier, the FRNH520/R. Powered by a 2.60GHz Intel Core i5-3230M processor, the system sports a 15.6-inch LED-backlight display, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, an Intel HD Graphics 4000, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi and runs on Windows 8 Pro 64-bit OS. The FRNH520/R sells for 57,800 Yen (about $582).

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Daft Punk Breaks Spotify Streaming Records

Dance duo Daft Punk has certainly caused quite a sensation in the past with many of their hit records, and their first new single in eight years that is called "Get Lucky", has also managed to make more than just some waves, as it has already smashed streaming records over at Spotify. This particular comeback that features singer Pharrell Williams, managed to end the day as the biggest streaming day ever for a single track in the US as well as the UK on the same day that it was released.

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HTC offering unlocked HTC One for $575

If you're not interested in paying $650 for the 64GB developer edition of the HTC One (view our HTC One developer edition unboxing), HTC has another opportunity for buying the device unlocked that you may be interested in. The company has listed the 32GB unlocked version of its phone for $575 on its own website, good for use with any GSM network in America and around the world. It's the same HTC One we reviewed late last week, except it's not bound to any specific carrier and doesn't have any carrier bloatware or logos.

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TweetDeck for Android retiring May 7th - do you still use it? [POLL]

Many spelled the end for TweetDeck when Twitter acquired the premier social networking client for $40 million in 2011. The application hasn't completely died just yet, but its mobile apps have been pretty much abandoned. The only significant work we've seen out of TweetDeck since the deal went down were new developments for the web/Chrome app, as well as new native apps for both Windows and Mac. With that, we can't say we're too surprised by today's news that TweetDeck will be retiring its mobile apps – including TweetDeck for Android — as well as its Adobe AIR app.

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Sony - Wireless projector - Transfer files wirelessly to the projector from a smart device

Sony is going to release 5 models of professional use projectors. After downloading dedicated software to your smart device, you can transfer photos, powerpoint files, and PDF files to the projector wirelessly. The super short focus liquid-crystal projector “VPL-SW536C” comes with 2 included pencils that you can use to write letters or draw figures on the projection display.



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Solar Collector From An IBM-Led Group

Solar power is definitely the way to go where mankind is concerned, as "green energy" could very well be the thing that keeps the earth around for the next generation. Well, modern day solar collectors are able to concentrate a certain degree of energy due to safety reasons, as if you were to amass more solar energy than you are able to remain cool, you would end up frying yourself – which is not a good thing. At all. An IBM-led group might have broken new ground where solar collection is concerned with a new collector dish that is said to be able to avoid such overheating damage without compromising on performance.

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Samsung Working On Brain Controlled Tablet

The ability to control a tablet through our brain could be here in the near future. Researchers in Samsung's Emerging Technology Lab say that the goal of this project is to expand means that people use to interact with devices. The company's researchers are working with Roozbeh Jafari, who is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas, Dallas. There's no prototype right now which could be used in mass manufacturing process.

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Microsoft, Google Operating Systems Will Reportedly Power Intel's Cheap Devices

Intel is reportedly working on cheap tablets and laptops. These new low cost devices will run on operating systems made by Google and Microsoft. Paul Otellini, CEO Intel, already said that touch devices could come with a price tag as low as $200. Though it does not necessarily mean that such a cheap tablet will run Windows 8, it'll probably run Google's OS. Right now a Windows 8 based tablet or laptop costs more than $600 which isn't exactly in line with the price points Intel has in mind.

According to some analysts there has been chatter about 7-inch tablets powered by Windows 8.

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2014 Maserati Ghibli snarls in Shanghai

Big things are happening at Maserati, where the automaker is looking to increase its sales to 50,000 units annually. In addition to the revised Quattroporte that we saw at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, Maserati has launched the all-new Ghibli here in Shanghai – a smaller, more driver-focused model that will take on the likes of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. At launch, the Ghibli will be offered with three six-cylinder engines, two gas and one diesel. The base engine is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 330 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, good for a 0-62 time of 5.6 seconds.

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Citroën Wild Rubis helps the DS cross over

What we have here is an urban crossover from Citroën that is the newest member of its well-received DS lineup, and we're told it will soon lead to a production machine with similar styling and intent. We'd love to tell you more, but the quirky French manufacturer hasn't actually revealed many details about the machine. We do know that the Wild Rubis boasts a full plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but we have no idea what that all includes, what kind of power it produces or, well. anything else, really. Come to think of it, we don't even know if it can move under its own power.

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Unitcom Lesance BTO Di CL7X3-N 17.3-Inch Notebook

Unitcom has just dropped a new 17.3-inch notebook called the Lesance BTO Di CL7X3-N. The system sports a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM processor, an Intel HM77 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 680M 4GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray drive, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Lesance BTO Di CL7X3-N is priced at 219,980 Yen (about $2,211).

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HTC One kernel source released, now available for download via HTCDev

Well, that didn't take long. Officially released just today, the HTC One's kernel source is now available for download via HTCDev. What does mean for you. Unless you like to tinker around with the software of your device, hacking, rooting, and modding — not very much. It definitely is nice to see HTC on top of things, supporting the dev community by dropping kernel sources on day one.

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Lexus ES350 confirmed for Kentucky production starting in 2015

Following Thursday's report, Toyota has confirmed that production of the Lexus ES will move to its Georgetown, KY assembly plant starting in 2015. To accommodate the extra 50,000 units of capacity that the ES represents, Toyota will be investing $360 million in the plant and hiring 750 new workers. In the previous report, sources stated that the state of Kentucky had offered Toyota as much as $146.5 million to move ES production to the Georgetown facility.

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Asus Taichi 31 To Begin From $1,099 Upwards

It was in January this year when the Asus Taichi 31 was first revealed to the world, and you can more or less say that this is one notebook that is guaranteed to stop traffic whenever it is pulled from your backpack, or whatever else bag that you use to tote it around. Well, just a few days ago, it has been made available to the masses, although there were no pricing details to keep the Asus Taichi 31 company. Sam's Club, however, shows the way ahead with a starting price point of $1,099 for the Asus Taichi 31, although PCRush did display a starting price point of $1,357, which is a rather strange figure if you ask us.

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Dish Claims Their Buyout Of Sprint Would Be Better For National Security

The other we reported that Dish had made a counter-offer to Sprint and offered to acquire the company for more than what Japanese carrier, Softbank, was offering. Softbank seems to be unfazed by the counter-offer and expects the deal to conclude in a timely manner as expected, and if offering Sprint more money wasn't enough, Dish is now stating that they believe that for them to buy Sprint would be in the interest of national security.

Ubergizmo , Dish Claims Their Buyout Of Sprint Would Be Better For National Security, Dish Claims Their Buyout Of Sprint Would Be Better For National Security

Translogic test drives the Epic Torq three-wheeled EV roadster

Only about a week ago did the company Epic EV makes its very first delivery of the Torq Roadster to a customer. Before that, our colleagues at Translogic spent some time with company founder Chris Anthony and were the very first to get some seat time in this Morgan-Three-Wheeler-Meets-Tesla-Roadster EV. You may recall, Chris Anthony has been involved with some some very special EVs, including the ill-fated Aptera, the DeLorean EV, the all-electric wakeboard boat and an EV ATV.


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