The G Surge

       Ross Nanotechnology has developed a product called Rust-Oleum NeverWet that does just what its name says. Just spray pretty much everything you own with NeverWet and it becomes basically waterproof NeverWet is designed to be used on multiple surfaces by creating a superhydrophobic barrier, which repels water. When any liquid hits this barrier, it forms beads that roll of the surface without clinging on. This is often referred to as the  Lotus effect

      Windows 8.1 (codenamed Windows "Blue") brings a redesigned and much improved Windows Store that should make it easier for users to find applications. A search box is now present at all times, whereas in Windows 8 users have to swipe from the right or put the cursor in the top or bottom right of the screen to bring up the charm with the search button. The new store has a bigger emphasis on the promotion of top apps instead of categorization by genre. You can still easily bring up categories, but they are no longer the first thing you're presented with. Automatic updating of apps will be supported, and people will be able to buy gift cards with stored balances. Microsoft is promising an improved in-app purchase experience, although since all we have now is the preview of the software, we can't say exactly how it will work. To show how the Store has changed and improved, here is a look at the Windows Store in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (we'll call i...

     Gigabyte outed a pair of gaming laptops today, each featuring the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor. The P27K and P25W are aimed at performance enthusiasts looking to get the most out of their mobile systems, and the latter can support up to  24GB of RAM! Besides the impressive maximum memory, the P27K has a 17.3-inch 1080p screen, Nvidia GTX 765 2GB GPU, space for up to two 256GB SSDs and a 1TB RAID 0 HDD, a plethora of ports and connectivity features including USB 3.0 and Bluetooth v4.0, at a weight of 3.2kg. The P25W is the smaller-screen member of the duo, with a 15.6-inch 1080p display, Nvidia GTX 770M 3GB graphics card, support for up to 16GB of RAM, and comes in at a slightly lighter 2.8kg footprint. According to Gigabyte, each will become available in June (P25W) and July (P27K) for $1299 – $1799, depending on configurations.

Electronic Arts has announced  Need for Speed Rivals , the next iteration of the popular racing game, for the upcoming  Xbox One  and  PlayStation 4  consoles. The game will also be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the PC The new game throws players into an open world-style gameplay, in which they can choose to become racers or cops, with each side offering its own set of challenges and rewards Players can work together or against one another — or they can independently engage virtual challenges in the same game world. Ferrari lovers will be happy to know that the brand has returned to the Need for Speed franchise, and that includes the prestigious F12berlinetta  Read more...

     Following the footsteps of last year's  Batman themed Nokia Lumia 900 , the Finnish company is about to release another superhero themed Windows Phone flagship. The freshly announced  Nokia Lumia 925  Superman Limited Edition will land on the Chinese market a day after the Man of Steel movie's official June 14 launch. The Nokia Lumia 925 Superman Limited Edition will be available in an initial run of 925 devices. The Nokia flagship will feature a Superman livery on its back. A wireless charging cover, gone through the same visual treatment will also be available for purchase as a separate accessory when the smartphone becomes available.

     A  Nexus 4  running build number JWR45B was spotted at the Thailand Mobile Expo recently labeled as Android version 4.3, suggesting the update to the OS could be right around the corner. While the validity of the sighting remains unconfirmed, we do get three shots of what could be the next version of Android: the Jelly Bean easter egg (confirming the update won’t be Key Lime Pie), the About Phone screen, and a slightly tweaked camera UI. It appears that Android 4.3 won’t come with a major design overhaul in tow and rather will be the sort of incremental update that was the move from 4.1 to 4.2. Major platform changes aren’t expected until Android 5.0, which could still be on track for a release this year, though closer to the holiday season. [via  XDA ]

            Jif's tweet came less than a day after the creator of the Graphics Interchange Format (ie GIF)  revealed  that GIF is actually pronounced "Jif." This simple declaration set off countless tweets and much self-doubt among the GIF-faithful.