Audi replaces Mercedes as official vehicle supplier to the IOC

The automotive sponsor of the International Olympic Committee for the past 22 years has been Daimler-Benz. No more, as Audi has just signed a four-year deal to be the official auto supplier to the folks who keep the torch alight and on the move. Audi will supply vehicles for the IOC's headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and the organization's international events. In case you're remembering all the stories about BMW and the London Olympics last summer and wondering where Mercedes-Benz was in all of that, the answer lies in the numerous mouths at the Olympic trough.

Autoblog , Audi replaces Mercedes as official vehicle supplier to the IOC, Audi replaces Mercedes as official vehicle supplier to the IOC

Need a versatile iPad case and mounting system? Take a look at RokLock v3

There are a lot of iPad cases, stands and mounts on the market today, but a company called Rokform has come out with an iPad case that allows users to combine all three. The RokLock v3 iPad case has an integrated mounting point on the case, and you can choose from several optional accessories, like the Maglok that gives your iPad the ability to stick to any magnetic surface. With a nice variety of colors (seven to be exact) and several add-ons and upgrades available, the RokLock v3 may be the only iPad case you will ever need.

The Gadgeteer , Need a versatile iPad case and mounting system? Take a look at RokLock v3, Need a versatile iPad case and mounting system? Take a look at RokLock v3

GameStick Temporarily Suspended from Kickstarter

Call it a minor setback for upcoming GameStick Android-based game console. The project was temporarily removed from Kickstarter due to a copyright infringement complaint. PlayJam, the makers of GameStick, sent out a message to its Kickstarter backers informing them about the suspension. The complaint stemmed from the inclusion of a video game in their UI demonstration video and apparently they have no permission to use it. While the demonstration was all about showing off GameStick's design prototype, game companies may not be comfortable with the unsolicited association.

Like Ouya, GameStick is a home gaming console that runs on Android.

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Lotus announces race-ready Exige V6 Cup and Cup R

Lotus has pulled off the wraps on two new versions of the Exige: the V6 Cup and the V6 Cup R. Based on the Exige S, the V6 Cup is built to be a dual-purpose street and track machine. The 0-60 dash should take just under 3.8 seconds thanks to a full 345 horsepower from a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. Weighing in at 2,380 pounds, the V6 Cup should be an absolute riot to drive, and with a full FIA-approved roll cage, fire extinguisher and six-point race harnesses on board, it's plenty safe, too. Two-way adjustable dampers are standard, as are AP Racing four-piston calipers on all four corners.

Autoblog , Lotus announces race-ready Exige V6 Cup and Cup R, Lotus announces race-ready Exige V6 Cup and Cup R

Rovio Announces 263M Active Users Played Their Games In December

December was quite the big month for Rovio as not only did Angry Birds receive 30 million downloads during the week of Christmas, but they're also announcing today there were 263 million active users playing their games in December. In a blog post on their company site, Rovio shared the news while saying 2012 was a milestone year for the company. In addition to its 263 million active users, they ended the year with over one billion downloads, 30 million of those occurring during Christmas week.

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Original Porsche 959 prototype will be on the block at Barrett-Jackson auction

The Porsche 959 was arguably the finest supercar of its era (1986-1989). Beneath its fiberglass-reinforced Kevlar and aluminum body panels hid some of the world's most advanced automotive technology, including an innovative all-wheel-drive system, a twin-shock suspension offering adjustable ride height and damping, four-channel ABS and run-flat tires. With the power of its rear-mounted twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter flat-six, developing 450 horsepower, the Porsche was capable of hitting 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds and a top speed of nearly 200 mph – performance numbers that are still highly respectable today.

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BlackBerry 10 Pre-Orders Go Live In Canada

With BlackBerry 10 just around the corner, details of RIM's long-awaited platform and its flagship devices are beginning to leak, with the latest one in the form of promotional materials, as reported earlier. The BlackBerry 10 fever is getting hotter in Canada as Rogers, Bell, TELUS, Virgin Mobile, and SaskTel allude their support for BlackBerry 10. We're also hearing today that Best Buy and Future Shop are now offering pre-orders of RIM's yet-to-be-named BB10 devices. A quick check at Future Shop will reveal a specific landing page for BlackBerry 10. There's also a opt-in below it that lets users pre-order in store.

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