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BMW Concept Active Tourer

Concept Active Tourer heralds front-wheel drive future for BMW

BMW will show the Concept Active Tourer at the Paris Motor Show, and it's the basis for a future range of front wheel drive cars.
Ferrari 599XX Evo Google

Google exec pays $1.7 million at charity auction for Ferrari 599XX Evo, picks it up at Italian Grand Prix

You know it'll be a good day when you pick up your new car at the Italian Grand Prix, especially when it's a Ferrari 599XX Evo that's waiting.

Alleged iPhone 5 rear cover subjected to in-depth video examination

A video showing the Apple iPhone 5's rear cover, allegedly at least, seems to confirm existing rumors surrounding the device.
Audi RS5 Cabriolet Side

Audi gives your ears a treat, launches new V8-powered RS5 Cabriolet

Audi has launched its new RS5 Cabriolet during a live online event, and it's as much a treat for your ears as it is for your eyes.

Tim Cook pulls Bob Mansfield out of retirement, will stay on at Apple to “work on future products”

Despite announcing his retirement in June, Bob Mansfield will now stay on at Apple to "work on future products," according to Tim Cook.
Galaxy Player 5.8

Samsung discovers a screen size it hasn’t used yet, quickly launches the Galaxy Player 5.8 to compensate

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Player 5.8, a new media player based on its Galaxy S3 smartphone, but with an even larger screen.
Vauxhall Ampera TV Spot

GM’s knuckles rapped over misleading Vauxhall Ampera UK TV ad

Vauxhall has had its TV advert for the Ampera banned in the UK, after its 360-mile all-electric range claim was deemed to be misleading.

French minister on three-strikes law: “12 million euros per year is expensive for a million emails”

Funding cuts are on the horizon for France's three-strikes anti-piracy law, as excessive costs are revealed, and confidence fades.

Finally, the ridiculous “Twitter joke trial” saga ends in acquittal

Paul Chambers, the subject of the #TwitterJokeTrial, has won his appeal and the conviction has been overturned.
Jaguar C-X75 Side

Jaguar C-X75: An astonishing $1.2 million, 500hp, 10,000rpm hybrid hypercar

The Jaguar C-X75 is coming soon. Packed with F1 technology and capable of 200mph, you'll want one, but probably won't be able to afford one.

Sixty Ferrari F40s gather at Silverstone race track to celebrate 25th anniversary

Sixty Ferrari F40s took to Silverstone race track for a record-breaking parade lap this weekend, to celebrate the car's 25th anniversary.
Gunther Holtorf

Two people, a Mercedes G-Wagen, and their 23-year, 500,000 mile journey around the world

This Mercedes Benz G-Wagen, affectionately named Otto, has carried Gunther Holtorf and his wife Christine on an incredible 500,000 mile journey around the world.

Asus, HTC and Samsung all tease Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update schedules

Asus has issued a statement informing us that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be coming to several Transformer tablets in the near future.
Audi City Showroom Screens

Audi City: The high-tech cyberstore that could be the future of buying cars

The world's first Audi City showroom has opened in London, and instead of displaying actual cars, Audi's entire range is viewed virtually.

The discovery of the Higgs boson-like particle explained for regular people, not scientists

Researchers at CERN have confirmed that a particle consistent with the properties they expect from the Higgs boson has been discovered.

Samsung embraces the QWERTY with the new Galaxy Chat Android phone

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Chat, which has the unusual combination of a fixed QWERTY keyboard and Android 4.0.
LG Optimus 4X Rear

Will the mysterious D1L project provide the makeover LG needs to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S III?

LG needs to reassert its position as a driving force in Android smartphone development, following a difficult 2011 and Samsung's rapid rise to the top. Could the mysterious D1L project be the smartphone to do so?

Hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye aircraft demonstrated, will one day fly four-day continuous missions

Boeing's hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned aircraft has completed its maiden flight, which lasted nearly 30-minutes.

Android and Windows 8 together on one device? That could be Asus’ Computex 2012 surprise

Asus has released two teaser videos for a new product it will unveil at Computex 2012, and has hinted that it will run both Google Android and Microsoft Windows 8.

Asus quotes Bruce Lee as it teases new Transformer hardware, set to be revealed at Computex 2012

Asus has released a teaser video for a new Transformer product due to be unveiled at Computex 2012. Could it be one of the first to run Windows 8?

Spotify takes on Pandora with radio revamp: unlimited stations and song skips

Spotify has announced a relaunch of its streaming radio feature, now with unlimited track skips and stations.
BMW i Pedelec

BMW ready to open the world’s first i Store, debuts i Pedelec electric bicycle

BMW will soon open the world's first i Store, where the new i Pedelec electric bike will be displayed alongside an i3 electric car.

Apple’s new Smart Case is the natural evolution of the Smart Cover

Apple has introduced the Smart Case, a wraparound protective case for the iPad with a Smart Cover built-in, priced at $49.

With the Transformer Book, Tablet 600 and Tablet 810, Asus has all the Windows 8 bases covered

Asus has announced the Windows 8-based Transformer Book, Tablet 800 and Tablet 610, the latter of which will run Windows RT and uses a Tegra 3 chip.

It’s all about the lulz: Google wants .lol top level domain

Google has confirmed it's hoping to acquire a series of new top-level domains, including .YouTube and .Docs, plus the more unexpected .lol domain.

You’ll have to work hard to get the latest DeLorean to 88 miles-per-hour

DeLorean is back with the Anyday, a two-wheeled project that indulges its love of stainless steel, ahead of its planned 2013 electric sports car launch.

Will Ikea’s Uppleva smart TV really cost nearly $1000 for the 24-inch model?

More details on the Ikea Uppleva home entertainment system have emerged, including some of the apps that will come already installed and the possible screen sizes.
Tesla Gun

Incredible real-life Tesla Gun is more a piece of art than a weapon of war

A "mad scientist" has built a real, working Tesla Gun, after being inspired by the graphic novel The Five Fists of Science, where Nikola Tesla himself wields two such weapons.

Apple ditches “Wi-Fi + 4G” description for new iPad, replaces it with “Wi-Fi + Cellular”

Apple has quietly rebranded the new iPad as "Wi-Fi + Cellular" rather than "Wi-Fi + 4G," following complaints from regions where such a service isn't available.

UK lawsuit could compel Facebook to reveal true identities of cyber-bullies, may have further online privacy implications

After suffering at the hands of online bullies, a woman in the UK has begun legal proceedings to compel Facebook to hand over information which could lead to the bullies identification, but her actions could also have implications in the battle to retain our privacy online.

Nokia will bring the 808 PureView to North America, but pricing could make it a hard sell

The president of Nokia USA has said in an interview that he plans to bring the 41-megapixel 808 PureView camera phone to the USA in the next couple of months. But pricing could make it a rare sight.

Catch the things that go bump in the night on camera, with the Logitech Alert 750n security system

Logitech has announced the Alert 750n Indoor Master System, which thanks to its night vision camera is perfect for capturing any unwanted activity in your home, paranormal or otherwise, on video.

RIM’s Wake Up campaign continues, as it tries to win back one of its lowest performing markets

Research in Motion continues its Wake Up marketing campaign in Australia. But why is it making such a fuss, and why is it bashing Apple at every opportunity?

World’s most expensive domain, Sex.com, relaunches as world’s most unsubtle Pinterest clone

The world's most expensive public domain, sex.com, has relaunched as a Pinterest clone, where images and videos of the more adult variety can be shared with like-minded members.
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay V1 Front

Bang & Olufsen announces affordable BeoPlay TV, wallets still tremble in fear

Bang and Olufsen has introduced a pair of beautifully designed new televisions, which it's calling "affordable," a phrase rarely used in conjunction with the Danish brand.

People will do anything for a WWDC 2012 ticket, up to and including fraud

With all the tickets to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference sold out, some keen fans are resorting to unusual methods to try to obtain one.
lambos urus isnt the only hot suv coming soon take a look at eterniti artemis side

Lambo’s Urus isn’t the only hot SUV coming soon, take a look at the Eterniti Artemis

British independent car manufacturer Eterniti has put its "super-SUV," the Artemis, on display at the Beijing Motor Show. Expected to launch in the fall, you'll have to pay quite a premium for its bespoke nature.

The clock reaches zero on Samsung’s Galaxy teaser page and reveals… a cheap shot

The countdown on Samsung's Next Galaxy website has ended, revealing a teaser video that doesn't give away anything about the phone, but plenty about Samsung's intentions.