Google hits $12.21 billion in revenue for Q2 2012 (update: Motorola figures)

Google just defied expectations again - it mustered a full in revenue and generated an ample $2.79 billion in profit for its second quarter of 2012. The growth in revenue was a heady 21 percent over what the search leader saw a year ago (about 15 percent sequentially), even with a recently-swallowed Motorola now factoring (however slightly) into its results. About $10.96 billion of revenue comes from advertising and other close-to-the-vest businesses, $7.54 billion of which was from sites directly owned by Google. Unlike this winter, Google doesn't have any wildcards in store for share splits or other saucy details.

Engadget , Google hits $12.21 billion in revenue for Q2 2012 (update: Motorola figures), Google hits $12.21 billion in revenue for Q2 2012 (update: Motorola figures)

Satechi Slim Surge Protector

When it comes to protecting your appliances and gadgets, power surge protection should always come to mind. Sudden power surges can easily damage your household appliances and devices to the extent that you might need to buy a replacement for them. One of the best ways of guarding against sudden power surges is to have a device like the Satechi Slim Surge Protector handy. The Satechi Slim Surge Protector can help protect your devices and appliances that you usually connect through a power outlet at home. It can serve as the first line of defense against power surges for your many gadgets and devices.

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MG Roadster may return as convertible crossover

. MG may resurrect an icon, but this time as an drop-top crossover. Auto Express is reporting out of the United Kingdom that MG will bring back the MG Roadster based on the MG Icon concept first shown in China last year. That four-passenger hard top SUV was tall in drive height and short on details when it was shown, though it was supposed to pay homage to the MGA and MGB GT.

The Roadster, along with the hard top model, will likely arrive in 2015, Auto Express reports.

Autoblog , MG Roadster may return as convertible crossover, MG Roadster may return as convertible crossover

Audi adds 420-HP 4.0T V8 to A8, upgraded 3.0L TDI to Q7 for 2013

The Audi A8 will be ditching its tried-and-true naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 engine for the 2013 model year. Instead, the automaker is fitting its flagship sedan with the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that's also being used in the S6 and S7, good for 420 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque – increases of 48 hp and 78 lb-ft versus the 4.2-liter model. Audi will continue to offer the 6.3-liter W12 in the A8, as well as the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that was also added for the 2013 model year. All of the A8's engines are mated to eight-speed automatic transmissions, and Quattro all-wheel drive is standard across the board.

Autoblog , Audi adds 420-HP 4.0T V8 to A8, upgraded 3.0L TDI to Q7 for 2013, Audi adds 420-HP 4.0T V8 to A8, upgraded 3.0L TDI to Q7 for 2013

Android 4.0 ICS is officially a no go for HTC Desire HD

It looks like the saga surrounding the official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update of the much beloved HTC Desire HD is finally over, folks. HTC have officially removed the 2010 Android monster from the official list of devices scheduled to get the ICS treatment. Here goes HTC's official statement on the matter:.
After extensive testing, weÂ've determined that the current version of HTC Sense with Android provides customers with the best experience on the HTC Desire HD. When we consider new versions of software, we weigh a number of factors, but ultimately the customer experience on the product is the deciding factor.

GSM Arena , Android 4.0 ICS is officially a no go for HTC Desire HD, Android 4.0 ICS is officially a no go for HTC Desire HD

Ameya Jungle Warrior iOS Game App

Running games have become quite popular with game apps like Temple Run getting most of the attention. But there are also similar other games out there available that can just as well be fun and quite addicting to play with. One of them is the Ameya Jungle Warrior iOS game app. The Ameya Jungle Warrior is quite like Temple Run in many ways in that it features a character that continuously runs for the whole part of the game. But there is a story behind all this running. Ameya, the Jungle Warrior character in the game must go and retrieve the crystal stolen by the demon in order to save the world.

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RAZR Style and Quality Meet Awesome Value as Motorola Mobility Launches Motorola RAZR V XT885 in China

Motorola Mobility is proud to introduce the latest member of the RAZR family, Motorola RAZR V XT885, a beautiful Android™ 4.0-powered smartphone that wraps a vibrant 4.3-inch screen in a surprisingly svelte body and a range of gorgeous colors, at a price that's almost too good to believe. Motorola RAZR V XT885 brings support for China Unicom's 3G network to the RAZR V line. An amazing 8.35mm thin with a glorious 4.3-inch screen, the Motorola RAZR V XT885 makes iconic RAZR family styling and quality available to everyone.




Akihabara News , RAZR Style and Quality Meet Awesome Value as Motorola Mobility Launches Motorola RAZR V XT885 in China, RAZR Style and Quality Meet Awesome Value as Motorola Mobility Launches Motorola RAZR V XT885 in China