Google's billions in profit put into perspective -- (Infographic)

It’s a law of nature that we grow up being taught that Google is richer than any search engine company ever should be. We don’t question it. But have you ever wondered just exactly how much Google pockets each year, and how much of that comes from advertising and its other countless services? For the most part none of this info should come as a shock to anyone but it does give you some perspective into just how disgustingly, fithly rich Sergey and Larry are and also how much power they have running the big G we all depend on. — More after the break!

GamePro magazine and website set to shutdown next week, goodnight sweet prince

Long before the internet, gamefaqs, or message boards, there existed gaming publications that were essential to anyone who called themself an avid video game player. Back in the day the big boys on the block were EGM, Nintendo Power, and of course, GamePro. During the early to mid-90’s it was all about which kid on your street had a subscription you could borrow from or how much information you could soak into your brain during trips to the super market. Cheats, walkthroughs, and previews to the latest games were what made any self respecting kid a big shot amongst his friends. This hits personally to us, and it saddens us to hear that the fine folks at GamePro are closing up shop after more than 20 years in the business. — More after the break!

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Microwave does away with annoying BEEPING, plays your favorite songs via USB port instead - (Video)

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Microwave does away with annoying BEEPING, plays your favorite songs via USB port instead - (Video)

This is what makes people millionaires — ideas like this. You get something that is so everyday and ordinary, like the beeping alarm off a microwave, replace it with enjoyable tunes via a USB port, and just like that your bank account is now earning 7 digit figures. Seriously, we gotta give the BGH Quick Chef Music Case Microwave designers props on this historic concept.

Xbox 360 - Modern Warfare 3 review

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Everyone knows it and just about everyone’s played at least one game in the series. Coming off the smash hits of just about every other Call of Duty game is the apparent finale to the Modern Warfare franchise. It’s interesting to see how little fanfare the game has released to, regardless of the fact that its still broke records on it’s release day. Oh no, wait… I know why no one’s talking about it… It’s because it’s story, competitive multiplayer and overall gameplay just isn’t very good at all. — Our full review after the break!

Windows Phone OS created in HTML5, allows you to try before you buy

We all know how the retail world works when it comes to “trying out” a new smartphone. You want to see how it feels, and how it works, but more importantly the OS that runs on-top of it, but more than likely all you’ll get is a dumb plastic model with a fake screen, and if you’re lucky, you may have a select working model to play with in-store. Microsoft decided to throw caution to the wind and re-create their Windows Phone OS in HTML5 for people to try out before they buy.

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This tiny printer is wonderful, but craps paper all over your house - (Video)

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This tiny printer is wonderful, but craps paper all over your house - (Video)

When it comes to reading my morning news, social updates or reminders, all of those things are available on my smartphone. For years I have been doing this, but something still feels “right” about using paper, and pinning reminders by your desk. It feels good to touch the things that are important, and have physical copies instantly accessible. I wish I had this tiny little printer to print out things that matter to me, but it doesn’t seem reasonable. This is a sign that paper copies of things are beginning to become a luxury, and much like vinyl records are today, paper will be tomorrow.

Major firmware update for 3DS due out by December 8th

We heard talk about an incoming update for the 3DS that was going to enhance many of the onboard capabilities for the 3D, but we never posted any details on it since we weren’t sure when it was going to launch. Well, strike that — Nintendo originally hoped to see it out to the masses by the end of November but now it seems that’s been delayed. But don’t fret, you’ll see it out by Dec. 8th. So what do you get with this ‘major’ update? Well, the ability to take 3D video, for starters. — More after the break!