Did anybody else know the Portal 2 robots were named Atlas and P-body? I certainly didn't get the memo, not that it adds anything to their happy frolicking in this first Portal 2 TV ad, especially since the only people who remember the first Portal character's name are the ones still making … [Read more...] about First Portal 2 TV Ad Features GLaDOS, Co-Op Robots
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Play Monday Night Combat For Free On Steam This Weekend
You're sick of hoarding hats in Team Fortress 2 and crave a similar, but not identical experience. I know, I've been there. We all have, including Valve apparently, who don't mind giving the new kid (and I use the term loosely since the game has been out for a while) on the block a taste of the … [Read more...] about Play Monday Night Combat For Free On Steam This Weekend
Heavy Rain Not Getting Sequel, New Direction For Quantic Dream
To those of us used to seeing any video game success story turned into a cottage industry and replicated to within an inch of its life, it's downright refreshing hearing Quantic Dream studio head and main brain behind Heavy Rain, David Cage's assurances that there's plenty of exploration left to be … [Read more...] about Heavy Rain Not Getting Sequel, New Direction For Quantic Dream
MSI CX640 Notebook Announced
MSI has added a new notebook to their lineup with the launch of the MSI CX640, which comes with a 16-inch HD TFT LCD display, plus a choice of Intel Core i5 processors. This new addition to MSI's range is designed to cater to both casual users and professionals who require a reliable and efficient … [Read more...] about MSI CX640 Notebook Announced
New York Times Paywall Arriving On March 28th
The New York Times has today announced it will be introducing a new Paywall and start charging subscriptions for access to its content. Once the new paywall is in place on March 28th, visitors will be able to visit and read up to 20 articles a month for free, but anything after that and you will … [Read more...] about New York Times Paywall Arriving On March 28th
THX Creating Steerable Line Array Speakers
THX have announced they are developing a new type of speaker system that will allow them to direct sound to certain areas of a room from one place, rather than arranging multiple speakers around the room. The THX Steerable Line Array Speakers which is currently under development uses 60 metal … [Read more...] about THX Creating Steerable Line Array Speakers
Pentax Launches Optio RS1500 Compact Camera
Pentax has added a new compact camera to its range with the launch of the new Pentax Optio RS1500, which is fully customizable with a range of interchangeable lens rings and skins for the front of the camera. The Pentax Optio RS1500 comes with a choice of 10 different skins, and you can also design … [Read more...] about Pentax Launches Optio RS1500 Compact Camera
T-Mobile G-Slate Coming April The 20th?
The T-Mobile G-Slate was expected to be released later this month, with the 23rd of March being a date we had heard previously. However, it now looks like the G-Slate may actually launch on the 20th of April. According to TMO News, the G-Slate will go on sale on April the 20th in the US, and an … [Read more...] about T-Mobile G-Slate Coming April The 20th?
Mozilla Announces New Firefox Release Schedule
Today Mozilla has announced more details on its new Firefox release schedule that it promised to adopt after the release of its latest Firefox 4 browser release due on the 22nd March. Adopting a more Google Chrome method of updates, Mozilla will use smaller and faster released versions rather than … [Read more...] about Mozilla Announces New Firefox Release Schedule
Opera 11.10 Barracuda Beta Now Available To Download (video)
As reported yesterday, Opera has now released its Opera 11.10 Barracuda Beta as scheduled. The new version includes some exciting innovations, including the new 'speed dial' feature that has been designed to make visiting your favorite websites even easier. Watch a brief video of the new Opera 11.10 … [Read more...] about Opera 11.10 Barracuda Beta Now Available To Download (video)
Blackberry Advises Disabling Javascript After Loophole Hack Discovered
Research in Motion has issued an announcement advising Blackberry users to disable their Javascript after a critical vulnerability loophole has been discovered, that could allow hackers access to Blackberry devices. The security hole could allow hackers to remotely execute malicious code on … [Read more...] about Blackberry Advises Disabling Javascript After Loophole Hack Discovered
Visa Looks To Take On PayPal In The US With Personal Payments System
It looks like Visa is attempting to take on payment system PayPal in the US with a new personal payment system in the US, where users will be able to send and receive payments to and from other Visa users using their Visa credit or debit card. Basically, you will be able to send and receive … [Read more...] about Visa Looks To Take On PayPal In The US With Personal Payments System
