Asus debuts affordable touch-based X200CA

Ready to handle your daily computing needs, the Windows 8-powered Asus X200CA laptop combines a high-definition 11.6-inch touchscreen with portable design. Expect it to run on Intel processor technology; come equipped with more than adequate HDD space; and feature Asus SonicMaster audio and Asus Smart Gesture technologies. The suggested retail price of the X200CA for the U.S. is at an affordable $329. Its price may vary for Canada but no word on that yet.

What have you Spotted?

A new social media app makes its way to the iPhone. Spotted is a social discovery and media mapping app that lets you share in real-time that things you “spot.” When you see something that interests you, you can write a description, add an optional photo, set a Mission Impossible-like self-destruct time limit, and press Spot. The app then combines all the user data to create an augmented map of the world. It takes out your discovery once the predetermined time limit lapses. Spotted currently links with Facebook and Twitter.

Honda's new tech aims to reduce Vehicle-to-Pedestrian collisions

Honda  showcased two experimental safety technologies aimed at reducing the potential for collisions between automobiles and pedestrians and between automobiles and motorcycles. These advanced Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) and Vehicle-to-Motorcycle (V2M) technologies, while still in the research and testing phase, demonstrate Honda’s vision to advance safety for all road users, including pedestrians and motorcycle riders, as well as automobile occupants. These new technologies are part of a comprehensive effort being undertaken by Honda to develop leading-edge safety and driver assistive systems that can help predict and avoid traffic accidents through advanced sensing and communications technologies.

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Nintendo bringing out new 2DS handheld for $129

Always one for unconventional product design and moves, Nintendo expected to launch a new 2DS handheld on October 12th. This dual-screen and dual-camera console will play all exisiting 3DS games but without the 3D element and it will ship with a 4GB SD Card. Geared towards younger users, the 2DS has an unusual non-clamshell form factor.

Source: Nintendo UK