In today’s Bulldog wrapup of technology news:

  • Motorola prepares to launch next smartwatch
  • Lenovo updates PCs and laptops targeting businesses
  • Yahoo’s CEO to have twins
  • Google takes on India
  • Hulu lures Epix from Netflix

The details:

  • Motorola’s next smartwatch

Motorola and Lenovo have sent out invitations to the media about the launch of a new smartwatch from Lenovo’s Motorola brand.

The event is set for Sept. 8 in Shanghai.

“{W} e are expecting two versions of the Moto 360 2. Just like with the Apple Watch, they will differ in size – the “S” model should be 38mm with a 270 mAh battery. The larger “L” version could measure 42mm, and carry a 375 mAh juicer. The screen might get a higher 360 x 360 resolution compared to the 360 x 290 resolution on the original Motorola Moto 360. There will eventually be a more rugged “Sport” version at a later date, with a “Hybrid Display” optimized for outdoor use, waterproof chassis, GPS and barometer,” reports PhoneArena.

Read more at:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Its-time-Lenovo-sends-out-invites-for-a-Moto-360-2-unveiling-on-September-8th_id73216#77A7eWqUBSGWPgXW.99

  • Lenovo’s desktop, laptop refresh

On Tuesday in Berlin, Launch launched a refresh of its desktop and laptop lines that are targeted for smaller businesses.

The new machines include ThinkPad E Series, the updated Lenovo M, B and E line of laptops and S series desktops including all-in-ones. 

“Small business users want to be mobile and secure and seek reliable high performance computing to work on their terms. Laptops for total mobile flexibility with excellent battery life or stylish desktops to meet the rigorous tasks of today’s office and retail environments,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president PC Design and Marketing, Lenovo. “Our latest range of products designed for small businesses deliver on all fronts and offer customers peace of mind with class-leading security features, renowned reliability and performance options giving them the freedom to work how they want.”

Read full details here:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150831006292/en/ThinkPad-Lenovo-PCs-Extend-Small-Business-Choice#.VeWEUflViko

  • Yahoo chief Mayer says she’s pregnant with twins

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says she’s pregnant with identicaltwins.

Mayer says on a posting on her blog that she and her husband are expecting the twingirls in December.

“I have some exciting news to share – I’m pregnant!” she says on her Tumblr posting Monday night.

She says that she will take some limited time away but work during the pregnancy asshe did with her son’s birth three years ago.

Mayer says that she’s informed Yahoo executives of her pregnancy.

Three years ago, Mayer announced she was pregnant with her son on her social networking accounts just a few hours after Yahoo hired her as its third full-time CEO in less than a year.

  • India’s antitrust probe into Google moves into next phase

A lengthy investigation into whether Google has been abusing its dominance of Internet search to stifle competition in India is moving into itsnext phase.

The preliminary findings of the three-year-old probe have been submitted to the Competition Commission of India and to Google.

The inquiry revolved around complaints filed by several websites contending that Googlehas been unfairly highlighting its own services in its influential search results at the expense of its rivals.

The allegations are similar to other accusations of illegal self-promotion in the U.S., Europe and other parts of the world.

Google has until Sept. 10 to respond to the preliminary findings in India, although that deadline could be extended.

Google says it is confident it will be cleared of wrongdoing in India.

The Mountain View, California, company is already facing allegations in Europe that it rigged its shopping results to thwart rivals. European regulators are still examining whether Google manipulated other types of search results to keep traffic away from sites that could diminish its advertising sales.

Google has denied the allegations in Europe. If it loses the case in Europe, Google could be fined more the $6 billion.

  • Epix picks Hulu

The cable network Epix jumped from Netflix to Hulu, landing a multiyear, digital subscription video on demand deal with the streaming service.

Beginning Oct. 1, Hulu subscribers will get films from Lionsgate, MGM and Paramount, the companies announced late Sunday. That includes “Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” ”Wolf of Wall Street,” as well as new titles, library films and Epix original programming.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

It’s a “huge expansion” for Hulu’s premium programming, Senior Vice President Craig Erwich said in a printed statement.

Netflix plans to improve its lineup through original films and licensing arrangements with movie studios, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos wrote in a blog post. He said that many of the movies Netflix received through its Epix agreement also were widely available through other subscription platforms.