So the ebook wars have begun. 'Twas inevitable, since contrary to the impression that the publishing world is a boring place stuffed with books (not so far from the truth actually), there has always been constant tension between publishers and their various distribution channels. In this case, the … [Read more...] about Halifax Public Libraries Refuse To Purchase HarperCollins eBooks
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Apple Launching New Free MobileMe In April
We have been hearing for some time that Apple has been working on a new version of MobileMe, the last thing we heard was that Apple would be holding a special event in April to launch this new version of MobileMe. Now iLounge are reporting that Apple will launch a free version of MobileMe next … [Read more...] about Apple Launching New Free MobileMe In April
Opinion: Why Dragon Age 2 Should Be RPG Enough For Any Old Guard Bioware Fan
Having grown up suckling at the teat of Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment, booting up Dragon Age 2 for the first time doesn’t feel like coming full circle as much as missing the end of the circle and going off into a spiral. And while you sometimes miss the deceptive simplicity of a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Dragon Age 2 Should Be RPG Enough For Any Old Guard Bioware Fan
Xbox Live Arcade Small Potatoes For Zynga & Farmville
Some people manage to put food on the table by developing for the Xbox Live Arcade. Some people do that by developing exclusively for Xbox Live Arcade. Not Farmville developer Zynga, who wouldn't touch the platform if it was filled with the bloatware Zynga used to encourage their users to download … [Read more...] about Xbox Live Arcade Small Potatoes For Zynga & Farmville
NGP Digital & Physical Games To Be Released Day & Date
Sony's definitely one to work harder at succeeding where they previously failed, and the NGP itself is proof of that. They have hardly had a more stinging or recent failure than the PSP Go. You may remember it as that digital-only console Sony made and then released UMD-only games for. "One thing … [Read more...] about NGP Digital & Physical Games To Be Released Day & Date
Blizzard Hoping For Knights Of The Old Republic Success
So it turns out Blizzard can not only produce a masterclass in MMOs, but also a masterclass in... class. Narrowly following comments by EA that World of Warcraft was in some respects like a shopping list, the Blizzard riposte was to wish their rivals well and remark on how a bigger pie means bigger … [Read more...] about Blizzard Hoping For Knights Of The Old Republic Success
Evoluce Unveils 46-inch Gesture Controlled I-Voluce Display
Displays for computers today serve all sorts of needs. We use them to view the content we want to see online and watch movies. They are also used to give people in retail and commercial areas information as a digital sign. A company called Evoluce has unveiled a cool new digital screen that is … [Read more...] about Evoluce Unveils 46-inch Gesture Controlled I-Voluce Display
Security Vendor RSA Network Hacked
Security vendor RSA has confirmed that their internal anti-hacking technologies have been compromised by an outside source through an "extremely sophisticated" attack, which infiltrated the networks of its parent company, EMC. The attack and security breach into RSA networks is more than just … [Read more...] about Security Vendor RSA Network Hacked
Toshiba’s 10.1 Android Tablet, Photos And Specifications
Toshiba had been teasing its new Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet recently, and whilst they haven't as yet revealed any official specifications it has now appeared on Amazon with some photos and specifications on this new 10.1 inch tablet. The guys over at Amazon spotted the Toshiba 10.1 Android … [Read more...] about Toshiba’s 10.1 Android Tablet, Photos And Specifications
Google Provides Developers With Comprehensive Application Statistics From Their Android Market
Google has this week added a new feature for developers called Application Statistics that allows developers to see comprehensive details of their customers and their devices linked to app purchases from the Android Market. Application Statistics is a new dashboard within the Market Developer … [Read more...] about Google Provides Developers With Comprehensive Application Statistics From Their Android Market
Sprint Branded Motorola Xoom Tablet Appears Online
Many Android fans have been eagerly anticipating the availability of the Motorola Xoom on other networks in the US. Previously, there were rumors suggesting that the device was headed to Sprint, and now an image of a Sprint-branded Motorola Xoom has surfaced online, adding more fuel to the … [Read more...] about Sprint Branded Motorola Xoom Tablet Appears Online
Samsung Shows Off 14 Inch Transparent LCD Notebook
We have seen a couple of these transparent displays from Samsung before here at Geeky Gadgets. Previously, we saw a 14-inch laptop fitted with a transparent OLED display, and now Samsung has shown off a new 14-inch transparent LCD display. This new transparent notebook was showcased at FPD China … [Read more...] about Samsung Shows Off 14 Inch Transparent LCD Notebook
