Steam network gamers might be interested to learn that Valve is rolling out new updates to its Steam Community this week over four days, starting Monday through to Thursday. Yesterday, Valve rolled out the first major update, "Game Hubs," to the Steam Community. This new feature has been created by … [Read more...] about Valve’s Steam Community Receiving Major Updates This Week
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Google Launches New Studio Mode For Improved Audio In Hangouts (video)
Google has this week added a new Studio Mode to its Google Hangouts, which has been created to provide bands with a way of using Hangouts to perform live to fans, and sound more like they are on the stage. This innovative feature aims to make huge improvements to the audio quality through Google … [Read more...] about Google Launches New Studio Mode For Improved Audio In Hangouts (video)
Google Buys Frommer’s Travel Guides
It looks like Google is close to completing another acquisition. Google has purchased Frommer's Travel Guides in a deal which is reported to be worth $25 million. Google has purchased the company from its previous owners, John Wiley & Sons. Frommer's has been a trusted name in travel for … [Read more...] about Google Buys Frommer’s Travel Guides
Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Goes Up For Pre-Order, Lands On Sprint 19th August
Last week we heard that the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE was rumored to arrive on Sprint on the 19th of August. This has now been confirmed by Sprint, and the handset has gone up for pre-order. The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE will be available for $199.99 on Sprint when you sign up to a new two-year … [Read more...] about Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE Goes Up For Pre-Order, Lands On Sprint 19th August
Spotify Radio for Desktop gets Ranking Feature
If you're a fan of streaming music from the Internet to your computer at home or in the office, Spotify has added a new feature to its desktop application you might enjoy. Spotify now allows users to store the songs they like by giving them a thumbs up, saving it to a "Liked from Radio" playlist. … [Read more...] about Spotify Radio for Desktop gets Ranking Feature
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Student Edition Launched (Video)
Samsung has launched a new version of their 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition, which is essentially the original device bundled with a few extras to cater specifically to students and educational needs. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition comes with a 7-inch … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Student Edition Launched (Video)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 4.0 ICS In The US
Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe earlier this month, and now it looks like the update is also rolling out in the US. According to the guys over at Android Police, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 4.0 ICS In The US
Apple Wanted Samsung To Pay $30 For Smartphone And $40 For Tablet Patents
With the Apple and Samsung trial in full force in the US, we are getting more and more details about the dealings between the two companies. Now, we have some details on how much Apple wanted to charge Samsung for patent licenses. According to a recent report by The Verge, Apple wanted to charge … [Read more...] about Apple Wanted Samsung To Pay $30 For Smartphone And $40 For Tablet Patents
Disney Researchers Create Multitouch Controllers From Plants (video)
Disney's researchers have created an unusual yet innovative technology that can convert plants into multitouch controllers. This groundbreaking development allows certain areas of the plants to be assigned specific triggers that can be used to play music or interact with software. Imagine being able … [Read more...] about Disney Researchers Create Multitouch Controllers From Plants (video)
Black Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming To The UK In September
Samsung's Galaxy S3 smartphone is currently available in white and blue versions, and there have been a number of stories over the weekend that a black version will soon be launching. Now we have had confirmation from UK mobile phone retailer Mobilefun that they will be stocking a SIM-free black … [Read more...] about Black Samsung Galaxy S3 Coming To The UK In September
Wii U European Release Date Pushed Back Into December (Rumour)
Sources close to Nintendo and the Computer and Videogames (CVG) website have revealed that the launch date in Europe for the Nintendo Wii U might have to be pushed back into December. CVG reports that their sources say the delay is due to issues in the manufacturing process of the Wii U, and these … [Read more...] about Wii U European Release Date Pushed Back Into December (Rumour)
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Be Lenovo’s Windows RT Tablet
Last week we heard that Lenovo would be launching a new convertible Windows RT tablet later this year, and now it would appear that the device will be one that Lenovo first announced back at CES in January of this year, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga was first shown off at CES, … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Will Be Lenovo’s Windows RT Tablet
