• Nokia Lumia 1520, Lumia 2520, Guru Release Date, Specs, Price to Unveil at Windows Phone Giant Oct. 22 Event

  Windows Phone giant Nokia is preparing to launch six new devices, including its first phablet Nokia Lumia 1520, tablet, Lumia 2520, at its October 22 Abu Dhabi event titled "Nokia World."

  

• Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2 Release Date, Specs, Pre-Order: ‘World's Most Productive’ Tablets Unveiled (Photos, Video)

  Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 are the 'most productive devices" that it has ever built, says the tech giant's Surface unit executive, who presented these next-generation of Surface and upgraded accessories last month.

• iPad 5 Release Date, Specs to be Unveiled at Apple's October 22 Event

  Apple is reportedly unveiling the fifth generation of iPad dubbed as iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 at an invite-only event on Oct. 22, according to AllThingsD. The company is also expected then to further introduce the new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks and possibly announce the release dates.

• Louisiana Walmart Shelves Emptied When Food Stamp EBT Drops Spending Limit

  A technical glitch temporarily lifted spending limit or eligible benefit balance for food stamp recipients, but in Louisiana shoppers emptied the shelves at two Walmart locations with some hauling more than 8 to 10 carts full of groceries and then coming back for more.

  

• Apple to Unveil iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 Along with Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks at Oct. 22 Event

  Apple is reportedly unveiling the fifth generation of iPad dubbed as iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 at an invite-only event on Oct. 22, according to multiple outlets. The company is also expected then to further introduce the new Mac Pro and OS X Mavericks and possibly announce the release dates.