It has been revealed today by the Inside Mobile Apps website that Microsoft may be looking to phase out its virtual currency system which uses Microsoft Points. The Microsoft Points virtual currency is used within the Xbox Live Marketplace, Games for Windows: Live Marketplace, Windows Live Gallery, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Points Virtual Currency System Closing?
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Evi To Take On Siri On iOS And Android (Video)
Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant, Siri, is exclusively available on the iPhone 4S. However, it seems that Siri may now have a competitor in the form of an iOS and Android app called Evi. Evi works in a similar way to Siri. You press a button on the app and ask it a question, and it will … [Read more...] about Evi To Take On Siri On iOS And Android (Video)
Fully Customisable FiiO E17 Alpen Headphone Amplifier
FiiO has his week unveiled its new Alpen E17 USB DAC headphone amplifier which is being created to provide you with an array of features to customise your sound, allowing you to obtain the perfect audio to complement your listening experience. The pocket sized headphone amplifier has been … [Read more...] about Fully Customisable FiiO E17 Alpen Headphone Amplifier
Google+ To Allow Pseudonyms And Nicknames
When Google launched their social network Google+, the only way you could sign up to the service was by using your real name, and you weren't allowed to use a nickname or pseudonym, now it looks like Google has decided to change this policy. Google has announced that from this week you will be … [Read more...] about Google+ To Allow Pseudonyms And Nicknames
Nokia Hits 45 Percent Of Second Generation Windows Phone Market Share
Nokia launched its first Windows Phone device, the Nokia Lumia 800 last November, and it recently launched its first Windows Phone smartphone in the US. It would appear that Nokia is already dominating second-generation Windows Phone devices. According to a recent report from Occasional Gamer, … [Read more...] about Nokia Hits 45 Percent Of Second Generation Windows Phone Market Share
Resident Evil 6 to Offer Online Multiplayer and Co-op
If you got all excited not long ago when the trailer for Resident Evil 6 surfaced, you will appreciate this. There are some new details on the game that have turned up today from the Microsoft page about the game. The details talk a bit about multiplayer and online features. Offline and Online … [Read more...] about Resident Evil 6 to Offer Online Multiplayer and Co-op
HP Mini 1104 Netbook Launches
HP has launched a new netbook computer that it is aiming at the professional and educational users out there. The machine is called the Mini 1104 and it will sell for $399. For that much money, you are getting your basic netbook that we are all used to. Specifications and Features The HP Mini … [Read more...] about HP Mini 1104 Netbook Launches
Tablet Usage Shifts To High Gear
Tablet and E-Reader Ownership Surge Nowadays, it’s not just a smartphone or a laptop you carry around. More often than not, a tablet is also part of your arsenal when you leave your house. This statement holds true especially in the US as a survey by Pew Research Center’s Internet & … [Read more...] about Tablet Usage Shifts To High Gear
Dating Game On 3DS To Get More Real
The Nintendo 3DS offers augmented-reality capabilities, which is why a game called “Love Plus” is on the list of many people looking to give the 3DS’ new hardware a spin. Love Plus was a hit on the regular DS version as it took the experience of dating (game-wise that is) to a whole new level. … [Read more...] about Dating Game On 3DS To Get More Real
New Sony VAIO Laptops Get Hardware Upgrade
If you’re waiting for Sony’s VAIO refresh, here's something to tide you over while awaiting its release. The company noted on its blog that its Z, S, and E series will have their CPUs upgraded along with other component changes. The C series, meanwhile, will sport the same internals specs-wise but … [Read more...] about New Sony VAIO Laptops Get Hardware Upgrade
HTC Primo Android 4.0 Smartphone Rumored
We are expecting to see quite a few Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones at Mobile World Congress, which takes place in Barcelona next month, and we have already heard about a few new devices from HTC. Now according to the guys over at Stuff, HTC will also be announcing another new Android … [Read more...] about HTC Primo Android 4.0 Smartphone Rumored
Fender Mustang Floor, Multiple Effect Control Pedal Unveiled
Fender has combined dozens of effects into its new Fender Mustang Floor pedal, which it introduced and added to its range of products this week. The Mustang Floor has been designed to be a natural extension of the company's Mustang amps range, and shares the same LCD display and surrounding button … [Read more...] about Fender Mustang Floor, Multiple Effect Control Pedal Unveiled
