Apple announced the next major release of their mobile OS the other day, iOS 6 and now we have some information on what devices iOS 6 will be compatible with. iOS 6 will be available for the fourth generation iPod Touch, the iPad 2 and iPad 3, the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, although not … [Read more...] about Apple Details Which Devices Will Be Compatible With iOS 6
Nokia Maps To Replace Bing Maps In Windows Phone 8
We are expecting Microsoft to launch the next version of their mobile OS, Windows Phone 8 later this year, and now it would appear that Microsoft will no longer use Bing Maps in Windows Phone 8. WPCentral are reporting that Nokia Maps will be used to replace Bing Maps in Windows Phone 8, and the … [Read more...] about Nokia Maps To Replace Bing Maps In Windows Phone 8
Google Street View To Be Investigated By UK Regulator Again
It looks like Google will be investigated by UK regulators over their Google Street View project, according to a recent report. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has decided to reopen their investigation into Street View. The ICO's head of enforcement, Steve Eckersley, has apparently … [Read more...] about Google Street View To Be Investigated By UK Regulator Again
Samsung Announces TecTiles, Programmable NFC Stickers For Smartphones
Samsung has announced a new accessory for their Galaxy range of smartphones, called TecTiles, which are a range of programmable NFC tags that can be used in conjunction with any of Samsung's NFC-enabled Galaxy devices. The Samsung TecTiles come with an Android app that can be used to program … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces TecTiles, Programmable NFC Stickers For Smartphones
Resident Evil Raccoon City Studio Lays Off Quarter Of Staff
Slant Six, the Canadian studio behind the well-received Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, has laid off about a fourth of its staff. The company maintains this is not permanent and has also offered its employees a choice between a severance package and thirteen weeks of unemployment with the … [Read more...] about Resident Evil Raccoon City Studio Lays Off Quarter Of Staff
Wii U Featuring Better, More Intuitive Friend Codes
The Wii and DS online experience left a lot to be desired, not in the least because of the awkward and unwieldy Friend Codes gamers were expected to input in order to play with one another. The old friend code system has gone the way of the dodo, however, at least according to Nintendo of America … [Read more...] about Wii U Featuring Better, More Intuitive Friend Codes
New PS3 Slim A Possibility According To Sony
Releasing a periodic hardware refresh is now par for the course for most consoles, home or portable. And while the new model is usually lighter, smaller, and more power-efficient, manufacturers also reap the benefits with a cheaper and more streamlined manufacturing process. Sony Worldwide Studios … [Read more...] about New PS3 Slim A Possibility According To Sony
EA: Origin vs Steam Like Battlefield vs Call of Duty
Fresh from the crusade against cheapening IP by making it accessible and affordable, Origin boss David DeMartini is once again weighing in on the relationship between Origin and rival service Steam. The narrative he's using to frame the issue should be familiar to gamers who have lived through the … [Read more...] about EA: Origin vs Steam Like Battlefield vs Call of Duty
Pikmin 3 Not Getting Online Multiplayer
Pikmin has always been more of a cult appeal, at least as far as Nintendo franchises go. However, with the Wii U's newly found online features, perhaps a multiplayer infrastructure beyond local co-op might have gone some way towards widening its audience. Unfortunately, technical hurdles will … [Read more...] about Pikmin 3 Not Getting Online Multiplayer
Blizzard Threatens Permanent Diablo 3 Bans In Wake Of Exploit
A brave new world of getting permanently banned from your single-player game is upon us, as Blizzard announced that it's polishing up its banhammer as the launch of its Real World Money Auction House approaches. But while I definitely understand Blizzard's need to safeguard its game's economy, the … [Read more...] about Blizzard Threatens Permanent Diablo 3 Bans In Wake Of Exploit
Noctua NF-F12 RotoSub Noise Canceling PC Fan Unveiled (video)
You have probably heard of noise cancelling headphones, but now Noctua has created a new type of noise cancelling fan in the form of the Noctua NF-F12. Noctua’s NF-F12 noise cancelling fan uses a technique that modulates the rotating speed of the fan blades, allowing the sound of the rotating fans … [Read more...] about Noctua NF-F12 RotoSub Noise Canceling PC Fan Unveiled (video)
OtterBox HTC One X Defender And Commuter Cases Unveiled
OtterBox has this week unveiled two cases for the HTC One X, which are called the Defender and Commuter Series. As you can imagine, the Defender is a tougher case, providing your smartphone with three layers of protection. The Defender is described by OtterBox as the “most rugged protection on the … [Read more...] about OtterBox HTC One X Defender And Commuter Cases Unveiled
