When two companies square off in the legal arena, the public always roots for the underdog. The narrative of big vs small is something we all understand on a visceral level. But while Silicon Knights is definitely small, the important thing to remember is that people actually like Epic. Their games … [Read more...] about Epic Wins Silicon Knights Lawsuit
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Crysis 2 Back On Steam, Rest Of EA Games Still Origin Only
In what looked at the time like an EA cash grab, Crysis 2, Dragon Age 2, and other EA games were withdrawn from Steam. The reason seems to have boiled down to EA's custom DLC stores baked into each game, which ran afoul of Steam's terms of use, which only allows DLC to be sold through its … [Read more...] about Crysis 2 Back On Steam, Rest Of EA Games Still Origin Only
Lovefilm And NBC Universal Announce Multi-Year Streaming Deal
Amazon's LOVEFiLM streaming media service and NBCUniversal have today announced an exclusive multi-year streaming content deal, providing access to titles from Universal Pictures. The Amazon LOVEFiLM service is available on 175 devices including PC, Mac, Sony Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Apple iPad … [Read more...] about Lovefilm And NBC Universal Announce Multi-Year Streaming Deal
RIM To Release BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Beta This Week
RIM has announced that they will release the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Beta before the end of May, so that means some time today or tomorrow. The news was announced by an RIM PlayBook product manager on Twitter. The new version of RIM BlackBerry tablet OS will come with a range of new features … [Read more...] about RIM To Release BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Beta This Week
UK SIM Free Nokia 808 PureView Delayed Until July
The SIM free version of Nokia's 808 PureView smartphone was initially scheduled to go on sale in the UK in May. However, this date had already been pushed back to June, and now it appears that the handset may not be available until the middle of July, according to one UK retailer. This delay has … [Read more...] about UK SIM Free Nokia 808 PureView Delayed Until July
Nest Thermostat Now Available From Apple Stores
On Monday, we heard a rumor that the Nest Thermostat would be sold in Apple's retail stores. Well, it appears that the rumor was correct as Apple is now selling the Nest Learning Thermostat in their online store for $249.99. The Nest Learning Thermostat was developed by Tony Fadell, a previous … [Read more...] about Nest Thermostat Now Available From Apple Stores
Awesome Soft-body CryEngine 3 Beam Physics Demonstration (video)
A new video has been released showing a preview of what you can expect to see, with regards to in-game soft-body physics in the future, using the CryEngine3 and Beam physics engine. The two technologies combine to create some awesome effects handling realistic, dynamic real-time soft-body physics … [Read more...] about Awesome Soft-body CryEngine 3 Beam Physics Demonstration (video)
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Gets Android 4.0.4 Update
Verizon previously released the Android 4.0.4 update for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, although the update was pulled by Verizon after a short time. Good news if you have been waiting for the update, as it looks like it is finally here. Verizon has now officially released the Android 4.0.4 update for … [Read more...] about Verizon Galaxy Nexus Gets Android 4.0.4 Update
Google Nexus Tablet Turns Up In Benchmarks
We have been hearing more and more about Google's rumored Nexus tablet over the last few weeks, and now a new Google device which is reported to be their new Nexus android tablet has appeared in some benchmarks. It looks like it will be made by Asus as we heard previously. The Google Nexus Tablet … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet Turns Up In Benchmarks
Fedora 17 Now Ready For Download
After a short delay, the latest Fedora 17 has now arrived and is available to download. Fedora 17, nicknamed "Beefy Miracle" during development, includes the latest version of the GNOME 3.4 desktop environment and a number of new enhancements under the hood. As well as updated developer tools … [Read more...] about Fedora 17 Now Ready For Download
Windows 8 Release Preview Leaked
Microsoft is expected to launch its Windows 8 Release Preview in the first week of June, although it looks like it may have already been leaked ahead of the official launch. According to the guys over at The Verge, an ISO for an 8400 build of the Windows 8 Release Preview has been leaked and has … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Release Preview Leaked
Samsung Galaxy S III Now Available From Vodafone UK
We just got an email from the guys over at Vodafone to let us know that they now have the white Samsung Galaxy S III available on their network in the UK. The device is available for free on their 24-month plans, which start at £41 per month. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy S III comes with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III Now Available From Vodafone UK
