[Technology] Google Unveils Chromebook Pixel Touch-Screen Laptop

Google Unveils Chromebook Pixel Touch-Screen Laptop
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324048904578318334083850180.html
Google Inc. on Thursday unveiled the first touch-screen laptops powered by its Chrome operating systemâ€"the latest foray into hardware development for the company best known for its Internet search and mobile software.

Sign of a Comeback: US Carmakers Are Hiring
http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/19/3242715/ap-source-ford-to-make-small-engine.html
Joseph R. Hinrichs, head of Ford's America's region, with a 2-liter EcoBoost engine at the Cleveland plant. By BILL VLASIC.

10 Things You Didn't Know Chrome Could Do
http://science.opposingviews.com/can-refresh-multiple-tabs-once-using-google-chrome-3952.html
If you haven't yet delved into Chrome Flags -- the experimental laboratory for new features -- then do yourself a favor and check it out.

Petition to legalize phone unlocking reaches goal
http://readwrite.com/2013/02/21/white-house-petition-to-end-cellphone-unlocking-ban
A Whitehouse.gov petition to rescind the recent decision making personal unlocking of cell phones illegal has reached the 100,000 signatures necessary for an official response from the administration.

Survey: Microsoft 'Cooler' Now Than it Once Was
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/software-services/Microsoft-beats-Facebook-Twitter-in-cool-quotient/articleshow/18606666.cms
Microsoft has been working hard as of late to reinvent its image, and show it can hang with the cool kids. Now it seems like the software giant's efforts are paying off.

Austin gas prices jump 20 cents since last week
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Energy-Resources/2013/02/21/GOP-says-Keystone-XL-would-lower-gas-price/UPI-68761361445370/
Austin-area gas prices shot up an average of 20 cents per gallon this week, according to AAA Texas. View Larger · Austin gas prices jump 20 cents since last week photo · Alberto Martinez.

Orange Lumo, Nivo, San Remo offer affordable 4G, ...
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2249781/orange-announces-three-ownbrand-android-smartphones
Orange has announced three new affordable Android phones for Europe: the 4G Orange Lumo, the budget Orange Nivo and big screen Orange San Remo.

Microsoft signs Nikon to Android patent licensing deal, pushes for patent reforms
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/microsoftpri0/2013/02/21/microsoft-signs-nikon-to-android-patent-licensing-deal-pushes-for-patent-reforms/
Add Nikon to the list of companies who've agreed to pay Microsoft royalties for using Android. Microsoft says that certain technologies used in the Android platform, which Google offers for free, infringe on patents held by Microsoft.

Google App Engine update eases cloudy mobile app development
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/02/22/google_updates_app_engine/
Google has updated its platform-as-a-service to ease mobile app development in the cloud. The "Cloud Endpoints" feature was pushed out in its preview form by Google on Thursday, along with support for the Java 7 runtime on its App Engine ...

The Witcher 3 Coming to PS4
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2013/02/21/when-cd-projekt-red-said-the-witcher-3-was-next-gen-they-meant-the-ps4/
Add another new title to the nascent Playstation 4's roster - The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt will be coming to Sony's new console, developer CD Projekt Red just announced.

Sony asking PS4 devs to try PS Vita remote play before submission
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/5282/20130221/ps-vita-price-cut-coming-north-america.htm
A major feature of the PlayStation 4 is native remote play support on the Vita for PS4 games. During last night's presentation, Gaikai CEO David Perry talked about the work being put in to ensure the fastest response times for remote play.