Google to Launch Groupon Clone, 'Google Offers'

Say hello to Goopon!

A while back there were rumors doing the rounds that said Google was gearing up to buy Groupon. However, the deal apparently fell through because Groupon rejected Google’s multi-billion dollar offer (rumors range from $2.5 billion to between $5.6 and $6 billion). Google clearly saw something big in Groupon, just like it saw something big in YouTube and all of the other companies it’s acquired. And it seems the company was not content to just sit back and let Groupon be the fat-cat of the online deals world. 

HTC to Launch Tablet in March; 2 More in June

HTC has captured a pretty respectable portion of the smartphone market thanks, in large part, to Google’s Android OS. However, the company is not just about smartphones. This spring we’ll see it branch out into the tablet business.

Digitimes is reporting that HTC will launch its 'Flyer' tablet in March. The first of three planned tablets for 2011, the Flyer is said to look like an enlarged HTC Desire and will run Gingerbread, aka Android 2.3, when it first launches. Users will reportedly be able to upgrade to Android 3.0/Honeycomb, the version of Android specifically developed for tablets, once it becomes available.

Videogame Tricks You into Working Out

If playing your games keeps you from leading a healthy lifestyle, then maybe it's time to put two and two together.

For many, exercise and videogames are mutually exclusive. But this hasn't stopped attempts at tricking gamers into shedding all those extra Cheetos' pounds. So far, the legendary Dance Dance Revolution has helped gamers keep their heart rate up for over a decade now, but what about strength training? Takei Scientific Instruments may have the answer, called the Smart Trainer.

Windows 8 Surfaces in NDA Presentation

It is about time that we are learning a bit more about the next Windows: An Italian website has obtained the slides of what appears to be a presentation that was given by Microsoft under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

There aren't many new features discussed, but it appears to be clear that Microsoft is taking clues from Apple in creating a much stronger brand value and perception "people will pay for." There are several slides that are reminiscent of traditional Apple ideas and there is one slide that explicitly analyzes Apple's OS strategy.

Portal 2 Played on Intel HD With Motion Control

We're finding more videos buried inside our SD cards.

We got to see some of the newest technology at CES, and for many of us we like to see how the bleeding edge can better entertain us.

Intel's Sandy Bridge-based Core processors are the latest thing from the largest chipmaker in the world, and its integrated graphics are the best from the company yet. It won't erase the need for a dedicated GPU just yet, but it's got some 3D muscle.