The Mayan apocalypse of 2012 might be total hogwash, but that doesn't mean a lot of grief isn't coming next year. The music industry in particular is scheduled for some heartache thanks to iTunes and its ilk. Physical album sales are expected to drop 40% (that's a loss of more than a billion … [Read more...] about Digital Music To Overtake CDs In U.S. Sales By Next Year
Paul Allen Memoir Paints Not So Flattering Portrait Of Bill Gates
Bromance over? Not quite. Apparently, lawsuits against Apple have lost their zest, so Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has embraced a different pursuit: a memoir that has some longtime Microsoft stalwarts upset. According to The Wall Street Journal: The book gives a revisionist take on … [Read more...] about Paul Allen Memoir Paints Not So Flattering Portrait Of Bill Gates
EA May Have New Ultima Online In The Works
EA has apparently been throwing its weight around trying to get freeware sites to stop offering Ultima IV, like they've been doing for a hefty span. Couple that with inklings of a massive MMO project in the works, as well as EA's stated interest in reviving beloved franchises and we might just have … [Read more...] about EA May Have New Ultima Online In The Works
Team Fortress 2 Hats Raise $300k For Japan
It's probably a drop in the bucket compared to the amounts in aid already heading there, but still. Take a moment to think this through. This amount was raised by one solitary company by selling tiny imaginary hats to people for their tiny imaginary character which they use to habitually murder … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Hats Raise $300k For Japan
From Brazil, Banana Fiber For The Car Industry
Alcides Leao from Sao Paolo State Uni might have the future of the car business in the pal of his hand. That is, if he happened to be holding a banana while he presented his research the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society. Hey! That's also where those Electric … [Read more...] about From Brazil, Banana Fiber For The Car Industry
Coffee Joulies Are A Golden Delight For Coffee Drinkers
Contrary to whatever it is the title brought to mind, this post has nothing to do with gold. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Those glittering beans on the picture? Polished stainless steal shells. What do they do? Why, keep the coffee experience more satisfying. Warmer, hotter, cooler, richer, longer. Confused? … [Read more...] about Coffee Joulies Are A Golden Delight For Coffee Drinkers
Microsoft To Test Out “Updated Xbox 360 Disc Format”
Hey now, what's this we hear about Microsoft finally acting on the long-running storage-envy it has going of the PS3? According to Major Nelson, Microsoft is poised to try out a new Xbox 360 disc format and is asking for beta testers. Of course, this raises a whole fleet of questions, many of them … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Test Out “Updated Xbox 360 Disc Format”
Nintendo Not Building Wii 2 Around 3D
For some reason, speculation about Nintendo's killer feature for its next home console is still running rampant even though it's fairly obvious it's going to be holograms all the way. But Nintendo's handheld push into 3D still has people wondering whether they're planning the same sort of strategy … [Read more...] about Nintendo Not Building Wii 2 Around 3D
Neutral Power Drill Concept Is A Drill For Non-Handymen
If you ever despaired over your futile home improvement labors, then pray this Neutral Power Drill is picked up by some manufacturer. When Tim Bennet designed this user friendly power tool, we're sure he had in mind all the chicks and guys who need stylish hardware for their stylish abodes. What the … [Read more...] about Neutral Power Drill Concept Is A Drill For Non-Handymen
Electric Beams Can Pew-Pew Flames Out Of Existence
That's right. Beams of electricity as a fire extinguisher. A little too Dr. Who for comfort perhaps, but it's real boys and girls! It's real! A team of Harvard scientists led by Dr. Ludovico Cademartiri presented their findings for the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American … [Read more...] about Electric Beams Can Pew-Pew Flames Out Of Existence
Blizzard President Defends Activision President Bobby Kotick
We've grappled with the issue ourselves occasionally, especially after the whole Infinity Ward debacle, but if Blizzard president Mike Morhaime is to be believed, apparently Bobby Kotick isn't half bad. "I have an advantage there because I know Bobby personally and we have very long, in-depth … [Read more...] about Blizzard President Defends Activision President Bobby Kotick
Nintendo: System Update Should Fix 3DS Black Screen Of Death
This was to be expected what with a new console generation on the horizon and we'll be looking over at the Xbox 720 with intense interest when that hits, but for right now the console failure du jour is the Nintendo 3DS's so-called "black screen of death". This issue has been causing quite a stir … [Read more...] about Nintendo: System Update Should Fix 3DS Black Screen Of Death
