Nokia Lumia event inked in for mid-May

Nokia is preparing to unveil what looks to be the company’s next Lumia smartphone during an event that they will host on May 14 in London. If recent rumors are on track, it could be the EOS that we’ve been hearing a lot about, which is said to be a Windows Phone device that packs in a PureView 41-megapixel camera. The invite reads, “The Nokia Lumia story continues,” and to the left it reads, “See what’s next” in big bold letters that are slightly hidden, almost like a stereogram.

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New Xbox 720 tipped for November with LIVE Gold subsidy option

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox – codenamed Durango but unofficially known as the “ Xbox 720 ” – will hit shelves in early November but not be accompanied by a cheaper entertainment-only model, new leaks claim today.

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Nintendo skipping E3 2013 press conference

To no one’s real surprise, Nintendo has confirmed that they won’t be holding a press conference during E3 2013 coming up in June, and they won’t be announcing any new hardware. Instead, the company plans to “announce and have people experience” their software, which could at least mean we’ll see more Wii U features make their debut at the annual gaming expo. The company addressed the news in its latest quarterly earnings briefing today , and while they don’t plan to release any new hardware, they did mention that they’ll be announcing new Wii U games, although they weren’t clear if that would be at E3 or just in the general future.

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9.4m smart glasses units to ship annually by 2016 tips IHS

There has been a huge amount of buzz focusing on the Google Glass smart glasses that have recently started shipping to developers. We all know that other manufacturers are rushing to get similar smart glasses on the market to compete against Google.

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Twizy Renault Sport F1 Concept: When EVs go race-car crazy

Of everything we could’ve said after driving Renault’s bonkers Twizy EV , “fast” probably wouldn’t have been included.

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ProScope Micro Mobile adds a microscope to your iPhone or iPad

When it comes to accessories for your iPhone or iPad, there really are accessories for every need. If you need to be able to attach a microscope over the camera lens of your iPhone or iPad, there is an accessory for that. A company called Bodelin Technologies has introduced a new accessory for the iPhone and iPad called the ProScope Micro Mobile

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California to offer 37 public hydrogen stations by 2015

The California Fuel Cell Partnership, a joint effort among government agencies, auto makers, and energy providers, has published a roadmap report detailing the future of zero-emission cars in California, including plans to build public hydrogen stations. According to the CaFCP report, the state plans to have 37 public hydrogen stations by 2015, with that number growing in the following years. Hydrogen stations are the gas station equivalent for those who drive fuel cell vehicles.

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Nintendo won’t host a keynote at E3 2013, plans small but focused hands-on events instead

A lot of folks have been wondering just how Nintendo’s keynote was going to outshine the launch of two competitor consoles at this year’s E3. Turns out, it won’t.

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Digital Storm Vanquish fights back against DIY gaming rigs

Many avid PC gamers usually opt for building their own computer, citing lower costs of components over pre-built machines. However, custom PC maker Digital Storm has something to say about that, with the introduction of the new Vanquish gaming PC line.

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Xbox 720 event invite suggests first device reveal

Today invitations have been issued to an event for the press that will reveal what Microsoft is suggesting will be “a new generation revealed” for the Xbox. This invitation notes that Don Mattrick will be present with the whole Xbox team and that a “special unveiling” will be taking place. This timeline and recent reports combined suggest this event will be the home of the official unveiling of the rumored Xbox 720

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