Valve also uses the beta to launch what it calls the first ever "first person web browser, " which substitutes an analog-controlled mouse with an omni-directional crosshair.

ENGADGET: Steam Big Picture beta hands-on HD

Just this week, GE announced the release of the Energy Smart LED, a new omni-directional, 9-watt bulb designed to replace the common 40-watt incandescent bulb used in bedside and table lamps.

FORBES: GE's $50 Light Bulb

Gamers do not have to worry about excess heat while having all of their settings cranked up, keeping the laptop cool is accomplished by an efficient and quiet design using a larger, single omni-directional blower fan and dual heat pipe and heat sink system, minimizing the noise and increasing the efficiency over other designs that utilize two smaller and louder blowers.

ENGADGET: Maingear announces Nomad 15 gaming laptop: small in size, big on specs