Case maker outs Apple's iPad Mini hours before official announcement

While the world anxiously awaits Apple's announcement later on today in San Jose, California. Hard Candy Cases sent out press releases and images promoting their new ShockDrop line of cases for the still unrevealed new iPad. A product page for the iPad Mini also appears on their website. The cases themselves look great and will be shipping by October 25th if you order now. See the whole press release after the break.

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Skype for Windows 8 promises messaging magic on October 26

Based on this intro video, Skype for Windows 8 which is coming on October 26 looks quite amazing. Improved background notification for calls and messages makes Skype an always-connected app (without sacrificing much battery power) and enhanced integreation with the People app on some Windows 8 devices.

Samsung Canada to launch Galaxy Note II in Gangnam Style with PSY

Foo Fighters...bah! Samsung Canada will launch the Samsung GALAXY Note II Gangnam Style with South Korean super star, PSY on October 30, 2012 in Toronto. Find out how to win some tickets for this by invitation only event after the jump.

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Video: A bit more on Microsoft Surface

Here's a video from Microsoft that gives more information on the Microsoft Surface tablet coming this week. This focuses on the hardware features as well as some of the accessories that will be available upon launch. 

Source: Microsoft