| Acer's new touchscreen Chromebook possibly leaked in France Nov 15th 2013, 17:45, by Nate Swanner While Acer has announced their C720 Chromebook this morning, further news of their expanding lineup is emerging. It seems as though Acer will bring Chromebook fans exactly what they've been wanting: a mid-range, appropriately priced touchscreen Chromebook. According to an Amazon page in France, the newest addition to the Chromebook family is coming soon, and hopefully soon. 
If it looks like the freshly announced $199.99 C720 — or even the more robust C720 variant the world is falling for — it just might be the touchscreen clone of the other two. The Amazon page lists it as being the C720P, and having the same specs as the other C720s, save for the screen. We'll get a 1.4GHz dual-core Celeron Processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB memory, and an 11.6-inch touchscreen display.
Unlike the other two C720 models, which have a number following them which starts with "28—", this one has the trailing tag of 29552G03aii. The device is also set for pre-order currently, with no mention of when — or where — it will be available. We should also remember that the Pixel was launched in Paris, and made immediately available via the Play Store. Perhaps the best part of this story is the pricing. The Amazon post lists it at EUR 299.99, which would put it right around $450 for us here in the states. With other Chromebooks (even those from Acer) racing for the lowest price point, this brings back a Chromebook we've not had since the Samsung 550. It also brings touchscreen usability to Chromebook fans at a very reasonable cost, which is something that has dogged the Pixel since launch. 
With nothing official coming from Acer, or Google, we're cautiously optimistic on this one. It falls in line with their naming scheme, as Acer seems keen on their C720 moniker. It also fills a needed void, and brings more touch capability to Chrome. On the other hand, it’s really the same press image we’ve seen before, with little more than a hand over the screen. Even the user profile picture is the same. The listing also doesn’t note a resolution or pixel density for the screen, which seems odd. We’re hoping it’s the real deal, but we’ll wait for more news before getting too excited. VIA: Chrome Story
|  | HTC M8 spec leak tips 5-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 processor Nov 15th 2013, 17:20, by Robert Nelson The HTC One was the subject of frequent leaks. That handset was originally known as the HTC M7, and well, it is looking like the next-generation device is going down the same path. The handset has been dubbed the HTC M8 and going all the way back to mid-July we were hearing reports of how this is expected to be an HTC flagship device for 2014. 
More recently some images have leaked, sadly though, they didn’t offer all that great of a look at the device. That isn’t totally unexpected in terms of image leaks, however these (as you can see above) were on the rougher side. Needless to say, they did provide an early look at the handset. We are now seeing some specs though, and they have come by way of the Chinese language CTechCN. Only the basics have been mentioned so far and those include details on the display, processor and version of Android. The leak suggests a 5-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and Android 4.4 Kit Kat. There was also mention of an UltraPixel camera on the back, which put all together, is not a huge bump from the current model HTC One. In comparison, the HTC One sports a 4.7-inch 1080p display along with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor. The HTC One has yet to get Kit Kat, but that will arrive in time. Otherwise, it appears as if the HTC M8 may have the same UltraPixel camera as the HTC One. The other interesting, and still unknown aspect here, comes with the image above. If you look at the picture on the right side, there appears to be an extra opening. The bigger circle would likely be the camera lens, with the LED flash sitting next to it, but there is something else sitting just above. Time will tell what that ends up being, but for now, we are certain the speculation will begin and that more leaks will follow. VIA: SlashGear | | Gameloft's GT Racing 2 arrives in the Play Store Nov 15th 2013, 16:38, by Robert Nelson Gameloft revealed GT Racing 2 way back in September. That initial unveil did include some details on the game, however without anything solid in terms of a release date, it ended up being more of a teaser than anything else. Well, flash forward a few months time and GT Racing 2 has arrived in the Play Store. 
GT Racing 2 is a free download and brings with it the ability to play solo or multiplayer. There is a total of 13 tracks and 67 cars from a mix of Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Dodge, Nissan, Audi and Ford. In total, GT Racing 2 features cars from more than 30 manufacturers. And along with the real cars, the track list includes the real Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Otherwise, Gameloft mentioned how the game has more than 1,400 events to test your driving skills. These include classic races as well as duels, knockouts and overtakes. There is also 28 new challenges each week to test and improve your virtual driving skills. Regardless of whether you choose to go solo or multiplayer, Gameloft also went for authenticity with this release. Details here point towards a new physics model, which according to Gameloft, means users will have the “most realistic car dynamics ever offered in a handheld game.” Other bits here include tracks that have different weather conditions and can be raced at different times of day as well as the ability to choose between four different camera angles. With that, GT Racing 2 is currently sitting in the Google Play Store. | |
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