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The Week We Missed:

Galaxy Nexus
http://www.google.com/nexus/
Galaxy Nexus Specs and Official Press Shot
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-nexus-specs-official-press-shot-27679/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+PlanetAndroidCom+(Planet+Android)
Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus gets official: Android 4.0, 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display (video)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/samsungs-galaxy-nexus-gets-official-android-4-0-4-65-inch-hd/
Galaxy Nexus, Ice Cream Sandwich roundup: specs, details and insight, oh my!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/galaxy-nexus-ice-cream-sandwich-roundup-specs-details-and-ins/
In-Depth Hands-On: Galaxy Nexus And Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0)
http://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/in-depth-hands-on-video-galaxy-nexus-and-ice-cream-sandwich-android-4-0/
Samsung debuts Galaxy Nexus: 4.65-inch display, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-debuts-galaxy-nexus-4-65-inch-display-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich now official, includes revamped design, enhancements galore
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-now-official/
Official Google Mobile Blog: Unwrapping Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Nexus
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/10/unwrapping-ice-cream-sandwich-on-galaxy.html?m=1
A Quick Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Feature Rundown
http://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/18/a-quick-ice-cream-sandwich-feature-rundown/
Google Unwraps Ice Cream Sandwich, the Next-Generation Android OS
http://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/android-ice-cream-sandwich-3/
First Look at the Highly Polished Android 4.0, “Ice Cream Sandwich”
http://m.lifehacker.com/5851162/first-look-at-the-highly-polished-android-40-ice-cream-sandwich
Ice Cream Sandwich: A Deep-Dive Tour With Android’s Chief Engineer
tp://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/ice-cream-sandwich-hands-on/

Google confirms Nexus S will get Ice Cream Sandwich — for real this time (Gingerbread devices, too)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/google-confirms-nexus-s-will-get-ice-cream-sandwich-for-real/
Google Promises Android 4.0 For The Nexus S, “Theoretically” For Gingerbread Devices, Too
ttp://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/google-promises-android-4-0-for-the-nexus-s-theoretically-for-gingerbread-devices-too/

Kindle Fire App requirements/restrictions.
http://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-updates-appstore-developer-portal-faq-kindle-fire?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20androidcentral%20%28Android%20Central%29

ARM chip promises cheaper phones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15372756
ARM’s Cortex A7 Is Tailor-Made for Android Superphones
http://www.wired.com/cloudline/2011/10/arms-cortex-a7/
ARM’s A7 To Act As Sidekick Processor To More Powerful A15 And Friends
tp://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/arms-a7-to-act-as-sidekick-processor-to-more-powerful-a15-and-friends/

Mobile phone cancer link rejected
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15387297

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YouTube Now Allows Music Partners To Sell Merchandise, Digital Downloads And Event Tickets
http://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/16/youtube-now-allows-music-partners-to-sell-merchandise-digital-downloads-and-event-tickets/

YouTube Gets Free, Cloud-Based Video Editing Thanks To New WeVideo Integration
http://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/19/youtube-gets-free-collaborative-video-editing-thanks-to-new-wevideo-integration/

Google Encrypts Search to Thwart Wi-Fi Hackers
http://m.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/10/google-search-https/

Adobe to plug Flash-related Webcam spying hole
http://m.cnet.com/Article.rbml?nid=20122887&cid=null&bcid=&bid=-245

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Proposed Australian law makes it an offense to insult Gaming Minister Michael O’Brien
http://boingboing.net/2011/10/18/proposed-australian-law-makes-it-an-offense-to-insult-gaming-minister-michael-obrien.html

Batman: Arkham City swoops to PC on November 18
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/batman-arkham-city-swoops-to-pc-on-november-18/
Batman: Arkham City PC Release Date
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/18/batman-arkham-city-pc-release-date.aspx
Batman: Arkham City now coming to PC November 18
http://www.gamesradar.com/batman-arkham-city-now-coming-pc-november-18/
Before You Start… Tips for Playing Batman: Arkham City The Best Way
http://m.kotaku.com/5850927/before-you-start-tips-for-playing-batman-arkham-city-the-best-way
Arkham City buyers encounter numerous DLC code issues [update: Warner responds, working on fix]
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/arkham-city-buyers-encounter-numerous-dlc-code-issues/
Warner solving Arkham City DLC issue with a simple 5 step process
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/warner-solving-arkham-city-dlc-issue-with-a-simple-5-step-proces

Warner Bros planning to follow Arkham City with new DC Comics superhero game
http://www.gamesradar.com/warner-bros-planning-follow-arkham-city-new-dc-comics-superhero-game/

Mojang wins interim injunction against Bethesda over “Scrolls” name
http://www.gamesradar.com/mojang-wins-interim-injunction-against-bethesda-over-scrolls-name/
Notch Wins Interim Injunction In Bethesda Case
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/18/notch-wins-interim-injunction-in-bethesda-case.aspx

This is the official Modern Warfare 3 launch trailer
//i.joystiq.com/2011/10/22/this-is-the-official-modern-warfare-3-launch-trailer/
Modern Warfare 3 trailer announces ‘Strike Package’ classes
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/modern-warfare-3-trailer-announces-strike-package-classes/
Behind the Scenes With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3′s Class-Defining Strike Packages
http://m.kotaku.com/5851739/behind-the-scenes-with-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3s-class+defining-strike-packages

Report: Half Of Console Owners Purchase DLC
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/19/report-half-of-console-owners-purchase-dlc.aspx
EEDAR report: half of HD console owners buying DLC
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/eedar-report-half-of-hd-console-owners-buying-dlc/

The Gadget Show builds an FPS simulator that shoots back (video)
.engadget.com/2011/10/20/the-gadget-show-builds-an-fps-simulator-that-shoots-back-video/
Most dangerous FPS sim ever includes 12 paintball guns
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/most-dangerous-1.php
Report: Sony Pictures Closing in on Assassin’s Creed Movie Deal That Could Make Gamers Happy
http://m.kotaku.com/5851649/report-sony-pictures-closing-in-on-assassins-creed-movie-deal-that-could-make-gamers-happy

Blizzcon Day 1 News round up:
http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/2520-Mists-of-Pandaria-Blizzcon-Day-1-Recap-New-Talents-Screenshots-Artworks-FAQ

Next WoW Expansion Will Be All-Out Panda-Monium
http://m.wired.com/gamelife/2011/10/warcraft-mists-of-pandaria/
List of new features in WoW expansion, Mists of Pandaria
http://www.gamesradar.com/list-new-features-wow-expansion-mists-pandaria/
WoW: Mists of Pandaria will introduce Pokemon-like Pet Battle System
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/21/wow-mists-of-pandaria-will-introduce-pokemon-like-pet-battle-sy/

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Lab Tested: AMD’s Bulldozer Packs Plenty Of Cores, But Not Enough Power
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/241812/lab_tested_amds_bulldozer_packs_plenty_of_cores_but_not_enough_power.html

Phones/ Tablets/ eReaders:

Samsung claims top spot in global smartphone shipments for Q3 2011, Apple slips to number two
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/28/samsung-claims-top-spot-in-global-smartphone-shipments-for-q3-20/

Sony Will Buy Out Ericsson’s Stake In Sony-Ericsson Mobile For $1.47 Billion
http://m.techcrunch.com/2011/10/26/sony-will-buy-out-ericssons-stake-in-handset-venture-for-1-47-billion/
Sony and Ericsson’s Marriage Is Over
http://m.gizmodo.com/5853806/sony-and-ericssons-marriage-is-over

Nokia Launches Lumia 800, the ‘First Real Windows Phone’
http://m.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/10/nokia-lumia-800-the-first-real-windows-phone/
Nokia announces the Lumia 800, the ‘first real Windows Phone’ (video)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-announces-the-lumia-800/
Nokia Lumia 800 unboxed: we shed some light on what’s inside
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/nokia-lumia-800-unboxed-we-shed-some-light-on-whats-inside/
Nokia Lumia 800 hits UK carriers this November, Xbox 360 used as bait
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/nokia-lumia-800-hits-uk-carriers-this-november-xbox-360-used-as/

Amazon’s new e-book format brings HTML5 support to your Kindle library http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/amazons-new-e-book-format-brings-html5-support-to-your-kindle-l/

O2′s Galaxy Nexus landing page confirms November availability, forgets to add price
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/o2s-galaxy-nexus-landing-page-confirms-november-availability-f/

Internet:

Netflix Targets UK and Ireland
http://m.uk.ign.com/articles/1210521
Netflix to expand to UK, Ireland in ‘early 2012,’ looks to challenge Lovefilm
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/netflix-to-expand-to-uk-ireland-in-early-2012-looks-to-chall/

Games:

Nintendo losses expected to top $1 billion
http://uk.gamespot.com/3ds/hardware/3ds/news/6342292/nintendo-losses-expected-to-top-1-billion
Nintendo’s net loss widens because of the stronger yen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15473961

Trademark for ‘Circle Pad Pro’ suggests new 3DS Expansion Slide Pad name
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/25/trademark-for-circle-pad-pro-suggests-new-3ds-expansion-slide/

GTA V officially announced, trailer coming soon
http://www.gamesradar.com/gta-v-officially-announced-trailer-coming-soon/
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto V
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/25/rockstar-acknowledges-gta-v-with-logo-trailer-tease.aspx

Arkham City sells 2 million in first week
http://www.gamesradar.com/arkham-city-sells-2-million-first-week/
Nightwing DLC footage is electric, sticks Nov. 1 landing
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/26/nightwing-dlc-footage-is-electric-sticks-nov-1-landing/

Battlefield 3 Ships 10 Million Units
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/28/battlefield-3-ships-10-million-units.aspx
Battlefield 3 Console Review: Smaller Maps, But Still Elite
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/battlefield_3/b/xbox360/archive/2011/10/26/review.aspx
Battlefield 3 ‘Back to Karkand’ Hits In December
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/battlefield_3/b/xbox360/archive/2011/10/28/battlefield-3-39-back-to-karkand-39-hits-in-december.aspx

Assassin’s Creed Revelations gets unexpected tower defense minigame in new trailer
http://www.gamesradar.com/assassins-creed-revelations-gets-unexpected-tower-defense-minigame-new-trailer/
Sony registers a slew of Assassin’s Creed movie domains
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/23/sony-registers-a-slew-of-assassins-creed-movie-domains/

Blizzard DOTA, coming soon to a new platform called Blizzard Arcade
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/25/blizzard-dota-coming-soon-to-a-new-platform-called-blizzard-arc/

League of Legends season two details creep out
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/26/league-of-legends-season-two-details-creep-out/

Warhammer 40k: Space Marine’s free Exterminatus DLC available now
http://www.gamesradar.com/warhammer-40k-space-marines-free-exterminatus-dlc-available-now/

Weapon Progression Detailed For Modern Warfare 3 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/call_of_duty_modern_warfare_3/b/xbox360/archive/2011/10/27/weapon-progression-detailed-for-modern-warfare-3.aspx

DC Universe Online Will Be Free-To-Play Soon
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/10/27/dc-universe-online-will-be-free-to-play-soon.aspx

Computers:

Hewlett U-turn on selling PC arm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15487317

Social Media:

Other:

Freeview HD will deliver new IPTV channels this month
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/06/freeview_iptv/

To Finish:

Samsung plans to sell gadgets with real flexible screens in 2012
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/samsung-plans-t.php

Microsoft’s HoloDesk prototype is a Trekkie’s dream
http://www.gamesradar.com/microsofts-holodesk-prototype-trekkies-dream/

UAE police say BlackBerry outage reduce road accidents by 20%
http://100gf.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/uae-police-say-blackberry-outage-reduce-road-accidents-by-20/
Last week’s Blackberry outage may have saved lives
http://www.nowlebanon.com/BlogDetails.aspx?TID=1943&FID=6

The DeLorean returns from the future as an electric car in 2013
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/the-delorean-re.php

Actress sues Amazon for revealing her age on IMDb
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AMAZON_ACTRESS_AGE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Quantum levitation demo proves floating cars are on the way
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/10/quantum-levitat.php

Remember those faster-than-light neutrinos? Great, now forget ‘em
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/remember-those-faster-than-light-neutrinos-great-now-forget-e/

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