You might be aware by now that Sony views your continued use of component cables with a console that has a perfectly good HDMI port as something of an affront. Or at least, that's the way it's been portrayed in the press. The truth is only about 10% more complicated. You see, Sony has no problem … [Read more...] about Sony’s PS3 Component Cable Feature Cut Explained
Metacritic Drops “Crooked” Publication
This might not be news to veteran, jaded game journalists out there, but it's certainly news to us. Turns out that the site that everyone from EA to... not EA (we did mean everyone) uses to gauge a game's reception has very strict standards when it comes to journalistic integrity. "There are many … [Read more...] about Metacritic Drops “Crooked” Publication
Oh So Ominous: Artificial Intelligence Learns To Play Civilization
The PC game, mind you. If it did learn to play with real-life human civilization, you probably wouldn't be reading this. Or maybe you still are, except that unknown to you, your mind has been fed a simulation as its energy is sucked to power the machines. Okay… that was a bit overboard. The news … [Read more...] about Oh So Ominous: Artificial Intelligence Learns To Play Civilization
Female Artist Wants Bionic Eye, Goes Kickstarter
Tanya Marie Vlach has been wearing a prosthetic left eyeball for six years now. The fateful day happened around the time Hurricane Katrina ravaged much of the southern United States. Losing control of her car, Vlach was almost killed. Fortunately she was rescued in time, blind in one eye and … [Read more...] about Female Artist Wants Bionic Eye, Goes Kickstarter
New Android Market App Available For Download Now
We're pretty sure you're the impatient type. After all, it's the only reason you're reading this right here instead of patiently waiting for your copy of Mobile Devices Bi-Monthly to pop up in your mailbox. Fortunately, the Internet has a way of rewarding the impatient, in this case with early … [Read more...] about New Android Market App Available For Download Now
PayPal Updating Android App With NFC
If you enjoy fields, communication, and um, nearness, not to mention methods of payment for goods or services so convenient you didn't even know you needed them, PayPal would like a word. iPhone users need not apply, this is strictly pastry OS only, as is the wont of NFC. PayPal's take on NFC … [Read more...] about PayPal Updating Android App With NFC
THQ: Apple & Google Part Of Next Gen With Sony & Nintendo
We have to admit we were still harboring a sliver of hope that this whole Angry Birds dollar-game craze would blow over and the market could at one point get down to making some serious, thoughtful, and fleshed-out mobile gaming experiences. And while these are slowly trickling out, they are still … [Read more...] about THQ: Apple & Google Part Of Next Gen With Sony & Nintendo
Modern Warfare 3 Tested By Glitchers
While some game companies are outsourcing QA to the cheapest backwater they can find, Infinity Ward is apparently flying in career glitchers and exploiters to help with this year's money printer, Modern Warfare 3. "mapMonkeys are a community of gamers who have become infatuated with discovering and … [Read more...] about Modern Warfare 3 Tested By Glitchers
Wish Fulfilling Girl Gamer Necklaces Selling For Cheap
Okay, not 'cheap' but affordable. So over at Etsy, fount of many wonders, is a small outfit called Deadly Pretty Designs. What they specialize in are necklaces bearing gaming icons, like Lara Croft for example. Wouldn't you want Lara Croft hanging around your neck? To be honest, dear old Lara is too … [Read more...] about Wish Fulfilling Girl Gamer Necklaces Selling For Cheap
Why The SKA Radio Telescope Is The Most Awesome On Earth
When it's constructed , of course. It's all a matter of infrastructure. Physical infrastructure that adds to the total cost of $2.1 billion. The money's about ready, but construction is schedule to begin at an undisclosed date. Though the deadline is 2020. By 2020, the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) … [Read more...] about Why The SKA Radio Telescope Is The Most Awesome On Earth
HTC Finally Has Some Desire Z Gingerbread News
It turns out HTC lied back in May and the Desire Z Gingerbread update wasn't coming by the end of June. Seeing the impending self-imposed deadline approaching and knowing they wouldn't meet it, HTC promptly sprang into action and did absolutely nothing for two weeks. It kindly just issued an … [Read more...] about HTC Finally Has Some Desire Z Gingerbread News
Honeycomb 3.2 Hits Motorola Xoom, LTE To Follow
Or at least that's the word coming down the grapevine from the good old FCC, though you will apparently have to wait a bit more to actually see either update on your very own tablet. The update will also bring along that zoom to fill the screen feature that should allow older apps full use of the … [Read more...] about Honeycomb 3.2 Hits Motorola Xoom, LTE To Follow
