Mortal Kombat isn't a franchise that counts generosity and good will towards men among its core values, but that may be about to change. Meet the kinder, gentler Mortal Kombat that lets you play even without a "Kombat Pass" for the duration of the PlayStation Store outage. Just a little … [Read more...] about Free Mortal Kombat Multiplayer Weekend While PS Store Is Down
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Austrian Bloke Gets Life Like Bionic Hand
After a grueling lightsaber duel with a Sith Lord who turned out to be his dad, the Austrian youth lost his right hand. Thank the force it's now been replaced. Okay, okay, so that opening bit was total stinking bollocks. The Austrian youth is a transplanted ex-Yugoslav who goes by the name "Milo" … [Read more...] about Austrian Bloke Gets Life Like Bionic Hand
iPlayboy Hits iPad for $8 Monthly
If your collection of Playboy mags is getting too large to fit under the mattress, but you can't do without the articles you need iPlayboy. iPlayboy is a version of the magazine that is specifically for the iPad. It's not an app so it was able to skirt the no porn rules of the App … [Read more...] about iPlayboy Hits iPad for $8 Monthly
HP TouchPad 32GB to land at Wal-Mart for $599
If you are a big tablet fan and have been waiting for something different from the Android tablets and the iPad to hit, the HP TouchPad may be for you. Back in March, we mentioned that the 32GB version would sell for $599 when it landed this month. That price has been confirmed. A photo of the … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad 32GB to land at Wal-Mart for $599
Future Light Bulbs To have Thier Own IP Addresses
We have already seen some new light bulbs that will be controlled by Google's new Android @ Home software, and now there are also some other new light bulbs in the works that will have their own IP addresses. NXP from the Netherlands is developing networked LED light bulbs, which will come with … [Read more...] about Future Light Bulbs To have Thier Own IP Addresses
Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
Bidding has ended for the bankrupt micro-cell phone company Modu, and Google has successfully acquired the Modu patent portfolio for $4.9 million. Back in 2008, Modu developed a small phone module that could be plugged into different functionality jackets, giving users the ability to keep the core … [Read more...] about Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
Yesterday we heard that Apple had signed a deal with EMI for its new iTunes Cloud music streaming service. We also heard that Apple was in talks with other labels, and according to a recent report, Apple has now signed deals with Sony Music and Warner Music. This now gives Apple three major labels … [Read more...] about Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
And people feel bad for Microsoft and Nokia. Hell, their mobile divisions are actually selling some units and they're even in the press. Even if it's more because of rumored acquisitions than the outstanding quality of their OS or hardware. Which isn't to say it's not, but then again, so was that of … [Read more...] about HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
AT&T 4G LTE Demo Shows 28.8 Mbps Real World Speed
This sounds like one of those "believe it when we see it" type deals, but AT&T has apparently demoed its LTE connection for several journalists with results impressive enough to write about. How do 28.87Mbps download and 10.4Mbps upload speeds grab you? Well, they do seem rather unimpressive … [Read more...] about AT&T 4G LTE Demo Shows 28.8 Mbps Real World Speed
Google Music Beta Invites Start Going Out
This is kind of a big deal, we suppose, or at least everyone seems excited enough about it. Even though as Europeans we probably won't be able to get anywhere near this in years if Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix are any example, we can at least let you lucky US IP holders know about it. It's … [Read more...] about Google Music Beta Invites Start Going Out
Fallout New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts Not Playing Nice With Save Files
We prefer to think of Obsidian games as flawed masterpieces instead of just flawed, but when it's coming to the point where there's literally no release without at least a few corkers, it's hard to stay all zen about it. Well, hard for people who don't love Obsidian like we do, but they sure don't … [Read more...] about Fallout New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts Not Playing Nice With Save Files
Hellgate London Going Free To Play in US
Those of you still holding out for Hellgate London, 2007's most hyped game and biggest letdown in one package, rejoice. The Korean publisher who picked up the rights after the developer went bust is bringing it to the US after a few successful years of running it as an F2P MMO in … [Read more...] about Hellgate London Going Free To Play in US
