The boys at Treyarch have finally announed that the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops II will have 2 other versions come release. We are talking Hardened and Care Package.

Hardened £69.99

So with the Hardened version what you get is:

• Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map – Relive the close quarters chaos of this classic fan-favorite map re-imagined in a 1960s visionary depiction of the “model home of the future.”
• Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map – Battle hordes of Zombies in this beloved 1960s nuclear neighborhood.
• Collectible 2-Sided SteelBook - Limited edition game case featuring exclusive artwork.
• 2 Challenge Coins – Limited edition challenge coins that serve as your key to exclusive digital content.
• Weapon Camo – Rank-up in style with an exclusive multiplayer weapon skin.
• 2 Player Card Backgrounds – Liven up any killcam with two exclusive player card backgrounds, inspired by Nuketown 2025 and Zombies.
• Official Call of Duty: Black Ops II Soundtrack – A digital copy of composer Jack Wall’s epic in-game score with Theme by Trent Reznor.
• Xbox LIVE CLAW Avatar Prop – An exclusive avatar prop, deployable to a dashboard near you.
• Xbox LIVE Zombies Avatar Costume – Show off your pride with an avatar costume built exclusively for fans of the Call of Duty undead.

Care Package £159.99

As for the Care Package we are looking at:

• Remote Controlled MQ-27 Dragonfire Drone – Command cutting-edge technology, exclusively for this once-in-a-lifetime combat collection.
• Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map – Relive the close quarters chaos of this classic fan-favorite map re-imagined in a 1960s visionary depiction of the “model home of the future.”
• Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map – Battle hordes of Zombies in this beloved 1960s nuclear neighborhood.
• Collectible 2-Sided SteelBook - Limited edition game case featuring exclusive artwork.
• 2 Challenge Coins – Limited edition challenge coins that serve as your key to exclusive digital content.
• Weapon Camo – Rank-up in style with an exclusive multiplayer weapon skin.
• 2 Player Card Backgrounds – Liven up any killcam with two exclusive player card backgrounds, inspired by Nuketown 2025 and Zombies.
• Official Call of Duty: Black Ops II Soundtrack – A digital copy of composer Jack Wall’s epic in-game score with Theme by Trent Reznor.
• Xbox LIVE CLAW Avatar Prop – An exclusive avatar prop, deployable to a dashboard near you.
• Xbox LIVE Zombies Avatar Costume – Show off your pride with an avatar costume built exclusively for fans of the Call of Duty undead.

The Care Package will be an exclusive to GAME in the UK.

Today Logitech UE decided it was time to show the world what they have been working on and these new items certainly have a nice visual appeal.

Here is the information straight from the horses mouth on some of the highlights of the collection.

Logitech UE BoomboxThe Logitech UE™ Boombox is an on-the-go speaker that lets you use your smartphone or tablet to play and control your music from up to 50 feet (15,2 meters) away. Up to eight Bluetooth®-enabled devices can be paired with the speaker – with up to three connected at the same time – so you and your friends can take turns playing music. With eight custom-tuned drivers, the Logitech UE Boombox delivers sound that is rich, balanced and clear, with enough bass to make every song feel as real and as raw as it should. An integrated, sculptured aluminium handle makes it easy to roam – from the kitchen, to the bedroom, to a party at a friend’s house or anywhere in between – with uninterrupted music at your side. With a six-hour rechargeable battery, you won’t have a power outlet holding you down. The Logitech UE Boombox will be available for a suggested retail price of €249.99/£199

Logitech UE Mobile BoomboxThe Logitech UE™ Mobile Boombox is an ultraportable speaker that connects to your smartphone or tablet to play and control your music from up to 50 feet (15,2 meters) away. Because two mobile devices can be connected at the same time, you can keep your two most-frequently used devices connected. Designed to give you surprisingly big sound in a portable package, the Logitech UE Mobile Boombox includes a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10 hours of music, depending on use, settings and conditions, and can even double as a speakerphone for voice or video calls. With metal finishes, vibrant accents and a grip-action rubber casing, it is built to look good, feel great in your hand, and withstand a little rough and tumble. The Logitech UE Mobile Boombox will be available for a suggested retail price of €99.99/£79.99

Logitech UE Smart RadioThe Logitech UE™ Smart Radio is a dedicated music device that can play Internet radio, online music services and the music on your PC or Mac® – all through one simple, unified interface. The colour screen displays album art, track and station information. And you can save your favourite stations and playlists for one-touch access to the music you listen to most. What’s more, the Logitech UE Smart Radio Controller app for iPhone®, iPad® and Android devices transforms your smartphone or tablet into a master music controller, giving you seamless navigation of your music services, radio stations and personal music collection. The rechargeable battery lets you take your music with you around the home, with up to six hours of continuous playback depending on use, settings and conditions. The Logitech UE Smart Radio will be available for a suggested retail price of €179.99/£149

Logitech UE 900 Noise-Isolating EarphonesLogitech UE™ 900 Noise-Isolating Earphones deliver sound that is surpassed only by Logitech UE’s professional custom in-ear monitors. Thanks to four-armature speakers and a three-way crossover in a universal fit, you’ll hear a wide soundstage with soul-satisfying bass, heavenly highs and a crisp, piano-like timbre. The unique UE sound signature faithfully recreates the original recording – and adds a low-end kick. Five silicon and three Comply® Foam tips, each designed with a large-bore opening, ensure audio is delivered cleanly. Two detachable, braided cables – one with a mic and controls, and one without – let you swap out the standard cable for a cable with mic and controls. And ear loops offer a secure, comfortable fit no matter what you’re doing. The Logitech UE 900 Noise-Isolating Earphones will be available for a suggested retail price of €399.99/£349

Logitech UE 9000 HeadphonesWith the Logitech UE™ 9000 Headphones, there are no wires and no distractions. They connect wirelessly to your favourite Bluetooth® devices, but also include an optional cable should you want to go wired or run out of power – plus, they fold flat when you’re on the go. The high-resolution drivers of the Logitech UE 9000 Headphones deliver pure, undiluted audio that’s distinctly UE – rich, clear and perfectly tuned – for a spacious soundstage and a remarkable level of power, punch and clarity. Powered by a long-life battery, our proprietary Bluetooth implementation provides freedom from cords without sound-quality compromises. Listen wired or wirelessly – so the music never has to stop. Active noise cancelling technology filters out ambient noise for a more immersive experience. With asymmetrical memory foam cushions, articulating joints and an around-the-ear design the Logitech UE 9000 Headphones conform to the contours of your head, so you’ll be comfortable for those extended listening sessions. Logitech UE 9000 Headphones also feature intuitively, and discreetly placed controls that respond to the touch of your fingertips, so you can select songs, turn up the volume, or answer a call – naturally and easily. The Logitech UE 9000 Headphones will be available for a suggested retail price of €349.99/£299

Logitech UE 6000 HeadphonesTune in to the music and tune out everything else with your Logitech UE™ 6000 Headphones. They connect to your favourite devices, fold up like sunglasses when you’re on the go and come with a splitter to make sharing simple. The distinct UE sound signature provides pure, undiluted audio with a wide-open soundstage and a remarkable level of detail in all your music. Active noise cancelling technology filters out ambient noise for an immersive listening experience. The Logitech UE 6000 Headphones feature plush memory foam cushions; breathable, soft-as-leather surfaces; and an around-the-ear design. The Logitech UE 6000 Headphones will be available for a suggested retail price of €199.99/£169

Logitech UE 4000 HeadphonesThe powerful, high-sensitivity drivers in the Logitech UE™ 4000 Headphones make your music come alive with depth, authenticity and emotion. You can immerse yourself in your music with these compact on-ear headphones that come with a zippered, microfiber-lined travel pouch. On-cord mic and controls let you answer calls, change tracks and adjust volume – all without taking your phone or device out of your pocket. The Logitech UE 4000 Headphones also feature plush memory foam cushions; breathable, soft-as-leather surfaces; and an on--the-ear design. The Logitech UE 4000 Headphones will be available for a suggested retail price of €99.99/£79.99

Logitech also confirmed that all these products will be fully compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch and can be found in Apple Stores starting in Spetember. 

Well I'm excited for some of these headsets, how about you guys? Put your comments below.

Got an all new SONY Xperia Acro S smartphone and are itching to root your device? Then here we are with this article which will guide you in doing the same as we will be checking out a detailed guide which will help you to make the most of your Android device as after rooting you can install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which requires the root access. Please follow all the instructions mentioned carefully as this will ensure that the device is rooted safely.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable for any damage happened to your device due to not following the instructions. It is very unlikely that there will be any damage to your device if you follow all the instructions.
Note: The only thing you will have to ensure is that once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. To get back the lost warranty, you will have to re-apply with the latest stock or the Official firmware which we will be coming up with the same in the next few days.

Additionally the best part of this rooting process is that users don’t need to unlock their boot loader for this to work which is a painful task at times. We would like to thank the XDA Forum Member heeroyun who has come out with this rooting work around. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the detailed instructions you will have to go through before you root your device.
With the help of below mentioned steps, you will have to back up all the user level data present in your phone. Don’t make use of the PC Companion for backing up the data as sometimes you may face issues with the tool. Manual backup is the safe backup, once you back up the data, move the target files to your computer.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, you will have to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Ensure that the minimum charge left is not less than 40%. Also, disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your deivce. Install the SONY Xperia ACRO S drivers from here to your computer.
So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update.
Procedure to Root SONY Xperia Acro S:

• Download the Rooting Essentials Suite from here to your computer. Once downloaded, turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the operation mode.

• Press the Volume Down button and while holding the same, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then run the file named “Step1.bat” which will take care of the rest.

• Once the process is over, flash the 4.0.4 files using the flashtool and ensure that you are not wiping anything and also check the final verification option. Once the update is applied, you can cancel the flash tool and once finished, you will have to either restart the Acro S or it will be automatically restarted and disconnect the deivce.

• Up next, connect the device again to the computer with the help of original USB cable and run the “Step2.bat” file and when you get the prompt for the Super user access, then you will have to Accept the same for giving the permission to access the System files. You should get a lot of messages like “pushing SuperSU” and the phone will reboot during this process which is normal in the course of rooting.

• Now, to check on whether the device is rooted or not, download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check on whether the device is rooted or not. If it is not rooted, then you will have to root the same again by following the above procedure.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
So there you go, you have now successfully rooted your device. Do share with us in the comments section below just in case if you face any issues faced in the process of rooting.

Asus Transformer Pad TF700 is an amazing Android tablet which is available since earlier this year. Earlier today Vodafone Germany has announced the launch of Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL which is not many different from original Asus Transformer Pad TF700 tablet though it brings important changes.
Transformer Pad TF700KL via Vodafone
Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL was first spotted in CES 2012 in Las Vegas if you could remember. Going through what is included in the TF700KL version than the original one, you will see an LTE modem been added to provide the faster internet access taking full credits of the Vodafone 4G in Germany. Importantly you will see that changes in SoC as the newer tablet is with 1.5 Ghz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor of NVIDIA Tegra 3. Apart from those changes, both tablets are identical.
Going through the specifications of Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL tablet, it’s with 10 inches Full HD display screen providing a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. The device is available in 16 GB and 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage capacity with 1 GB of RAM and includes micro SD card support of 32 GB in size via micro SD card. It includes 8 mega pixel camera on the rear side with auto focus and LED flash which provides 3264 x 2448 pixels resolution and provides 1080p HD video recording.
It also includes front facing 2 mega pixel camera which can be used for face to face video chat. The Android version included in the tablet is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which is soon updated to the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. As always Asus has powered this tablet with Asus SonicMaster to provide excellent sound system. You can also find GPS, Wi Fi 802.11 a / b/g /n and Bluetooth options added. There is beautiful docking station as well for use of this tablet as laptop.
So Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL has the following specifications and features -

• 10 inches Full HD display screen
• 1.5 Ghz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
• Vodafone 4G LTE network support
• 16 GB and 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage capacity
• 8 mega pixel camera
• 2 mega pixel front facing camera
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• GPS
• Wi Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth

Asus Transformer Pad TF700KL is priced at 820 Euros along with docking station / keyboard for the 64 GB variant upright without any contract. For contract on Vodafone, the tablet is priced at 169.90 Euros. Considered about the availability of this tablet, it look like it will be launched in the early of 2013 as the sources tips us.

There are tablets available for every age group. Over the period of time, Kids tablets have grabbed the parents’ attention worldwide. We already have listed best kid’s Android tablet and many more tablets are still making its path for the launch. Lexibook is a French educational devices manufacturer and they are back in to news with the launch of its Europe’s top selling in United States.
Lexibook tablet will be a highly efficient device with kid friendly interface. This is also highly loaded with great educational content with 500 sheets of general educations, quizzes and test. The tablet includes a School Zone app and it has 200 pre-loaded eBooks as well catering the need of basic education for kids. Children will find these things pretty interesting as it’s loaded with various rhymes and Susie Tallman’s top songs and karaoke videos. Well this tablet is not just about education but you need to have recreational activities and this tablet does have that. It also includes 25 games and 53 discovery activities alongside with a camera and photo editing software as well.
For internet access Lexibook tablet includes built in Wi Fi internet access alongside with parental control. Kids can browse and download through the Lexibook Market which includes a total collection of 10,000 apps including Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Pandora, Skype, Pig Rush providing fun with education as well. Through Lexibook Videostore by Kabillion and Spotify music portal you can browse through your favorite video in one click.
So Lexibook kids tablet has the following features pre loaded for the kids -

• Loaded with 500 sheets of general educations, quizzes and test
• School Zone app
• 200 pre loaded ebooks
• Loaded with lots of rhymes and poems
• 25 games and 53 discovery activities
• a camera as well
• Photo editor software
• Wi Fi internet access with parental control
• Lexibook Market for apps download
• Lexibook Videostore

Sprint Wireless has rolled out a minor update to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch Android smart phone which is available for download via over the air update. Epic 4G Touch on the Sprint network has already been update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. If you haven’t updated with Ice Cream Sandwich still then follow the guide to apply the updates.
The device carries an software built number as D710.10S.FH13 and this is said to bring the battery life enhancements. Since the battery life is the major thing which we are worried about on our devices since each smart phone can with stand battery life of average one day and if extended, for three days maximum.
Sprint has notified Epic 4G Touch users about this update by sending the notifications. For those who have received this update notification on their mobile phone, then can simply follow the on screen instructions to apply the updates on to their phone.
Alternatively one can easily check for the update available on their mobile phone by going through the Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software update and then tap on Check Now to check for the updates. Once you get response from the Samsung servers, tap on Download and once download, click on Install to apply the updates. It will take not more than 15 minutes to apply the updates and your phone will be restarted once everything is done.
Sprint published details about this on their site. Once these updates are applied to your device, then do let us know about whether you feel any difference in the battery life of your device now.

Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx are the two slim device launched by Motorola Mobility last year. Ever since their launch and introduction of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS for mobiles, have been scheduled for same update as they were unveiled with Android 2.3 Gingerbread on it. Verizon’s Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx users in United States are happy to see Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as they got it two months back but after two months of delay, finally Europe region users gets to enjoy the love of Android 4.0 ICS on their smart phone.
The following are the improvements & enhancements included in this update -

• Much changes have been brought to the user interface
• Change in lock screen and home screen
• Customizing the home screen is pretty easy
• Group your app and shortcuts by arranging them in folders
• People app replaces Contacts app offering rich profile info
• Browser performance drastically improved
• New menu buttons and icons
• Face unlock feature has been introduced
• Data Usage & management details
• Easily share screenshots taken on your device
• Tweaked for better battery backup and management
• Many more minor features have been introduced

The file size of the content is about 375 MB and it can be easily downloaded via Wi Fi. Since this is a large OTA update you need a free Wi Fi as to avoid huge charges for the data download via 3G or 4G on your mobile phone charged by your network provider. Moreover Wi Fi ensure smooth & faster download of data. The software version on your device will be 672.180.41 after the update which can be checked by going through Settings > About Phone displaying all the details of OS included, software version, kernel version. These updates are been pushed via Over the Air update and it will take approximately anything about one hour to download and apply the updates to your device respectively.
Before you proceed with the update, you should ensure that you have taken the backup of your device which is running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread whether its Motorola Droid Razr or Razr Maxx. Alongside with that you should ensure that you have more than 50 % battery left on your device or else you might land up trouble of running out of battery life in the middle. This might lead you for an help by customer care executive.
To update your Motorola Razr and Razr Maxx, go to Settings > About Phone > System Updates and then tap on Check Now. You will get a confirmation message and then follow the on screen instructions to apply the updates.
Update:
On August 25, Rogers in Canada have pushed Ice Cream Sandwich update to Motorola Razr but not to Razr Maxx. Users please check on your device.

So the waiting is over, Activision finally unleashed a trailer showing off Black Ops 2 multiplayer levels. The near future setting allows for some intriguing gadgets to scare off even the most fearsome of foes.

You can pre-order now from Amazon and get the updated Black Ops favourite, Nuketown 2025.

It would appear Sony have been listening to what its customers want and have added in a whole new batch of goodies in to their Summer Sale. 

So below here are the marvellous wonders you expect to see on sale come tomorrow.

PS3

Shoot Many Robots
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

I Am Alive
Was – €14.99/£11.99 Now – €7.99/£6.49

Mad Riders
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Trilogy HD
Was – €39.99/£31.99 Now – €14.99/£11.99

Splinter Cell Complete Pack
Was – €59.99/£48.99 Now – €29.99/£23.99

StarDrone
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €2.49/£1.99

Super Stardust HD Double Pack
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

Super Stardust HD Solo
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €1.99/£1.59

Super Stardust HD Team
Was – €1.99/£1.59 Now – €0.99/£0.79

Super Stardust HD Impact Mode
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €1.99/£1.59

PS1

Metal Gear Solid
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

PS Vita

A-men
Was – €14.99/£11.99 Now – €9.99/£7.99
Additional 20% off for Plus members

StarDrone Extreme
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €2.49/£1.99

PS Vita + PS3 Bundle

StarDrone Bundle
Was – €4.99/£3.99 Now – €3.59/£2.99

So is there anything you're after, or is there something missing? Have your say below.

Those naughty little children over at Amazon decided it was about time to unveil the Wii U box-art. So far they have only shown off two upcoming Ubisoft games.

Its still not entirely clear wether these are official or just a mock up from either Ubisoft or Amazon. Either way, lets hope we get more clarity from Nintendo soon.

Source: CVG

The clever people over at ValveTime have found some hidden secrets within Valve's Source Filmmaker script files. They delved deep in to the files and found at least 60+ references to Source 2 and the fact that it is a next gen engine.

One example is:

Return an str with the current engine version. If key doesn't doesn't exist, assume 'Source', otherwise invalid -- assume next-gen 'Source 2'

Could this be why we are still waiting for some new version of Half-Life, we can only hope thats the case.

So what do you guys think, is this just simple assumptions or should we be looking forward to the next generation of Valve games? Post below.

As QuakeCon 2012 is currently underway, Bethesda decided to take it upon themselves to unleash a fresh new batch of pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Dishonored is the upcoming game from Arkane Studios and will be launched in Europe October 12th and in America October 9th.

You can pre-order the game now at Amazon and get the Acrobat Killer Pack. This includes:

Raven - Health bonus for drop-down assassination

Quick Dodge - Bolt/Arrow-dodging bonus
River Affinity - Increased swimming speed

Remember the cute little critters from your childhood, you know the ones that drove you and everybody around you absolutely insane? Well Hasbro have decided to take another crack at the once popular franchise.

This years interpretation of the fuzzy wonder features with some highly animated LCD eyes which match the current personality, something that changes depending on how you interact with your Furby. If that isn't enough to keep your little ones happy, or yourself, then why not download the companion app for the iPad and treat your Furby to lots of scrummy digital treats. The app can also be used as a Furbish to English dictionary, were still not sure if thats for the Furby or ourselves.

Of course it still acts like the Furby of old. It interacts with other Furbies by talking and singing and making all sorts of crazy noises. It can also dance along to some of your favourite tracks and can sing along too, so whats not to love really.

Furby will be hitting the local shelves in the Autumn period, just in time for the christmas rush. So far there is no UK price for the small furry one but in the states Habro have it on their own site for a tidy $60.

Fancy pre-ordering yours now ready for your loved ones Christmas present, then click here.