Google has unveiled a new service which allows you to convert Flash SWF files into HTML5, enabling you to reuse Flash content on devices that may not fully support Flash playback. The new Google service called Swiffy has been designed and developed by Google engineer Pieter Senster to convert Flash … [Read more...] about Google’s New Swiffy Converts Flash Files Into HTML5
RIM Cancels 10 Inch BlackBerry Playbook, Working On New Superphone Instead?
We have been hearing rumors for a while that RIM would be releasing a 10-inch version of their BlackBerry Playbook tablet sometime this year, and now according to N4BB, RIM has decided to shelve their plans for a 10-inch PlayBook tablet. The reason for this is that the company will be concentrating … [Read more...] about RIM Cancels 10 Inch BlackBerry Playbook, Working On New Superphone Instead?
Facebook Confirms GeoHot Is Their Latest Employee
The other day he heard a rumor that George Hotz, or GeoHot, the hacker famous for jailbreaking the iPhone and also the PS3 had started working at Facebook, and now Facebook has confirmed to ZDNet that GeoHot is their latest employee. Facebook wouldn't give any details on exactly what George Hotz's … [Read more...] about Facebook Confirms GeoHot Is Their Latest Employee
Sony: “Virtual Reality” Coming Back
Sony's plan to make absolutely sure video gaming involves some sort of headgear for the conceivable future is proceeding apace, with further details of its head-mounted display popping up to entertain/horrify us. "So we have our new HMD – or head-mounted display - which was announced at CES earlier … [Read more...] about Sony: “Virtual Reality” Coming Back
Intel’s Cloverview To Beat Windows 8 To Market
Intel doesn't have the best track record when it comes to bringing mobile silicon to market in a timely fashion, but we're hoping that with Nvidia's Kal-El nipping at their heels, they will be starting to turn that tradition around. If Intel’s Director of Product and Technology Media Relations Bill … [Read more...] about Intel’s Cloverview To Beat Windows 8 To Market
Google Launches Google+ Social Network
Despite Google's previous attempts at entering the social network arena, chances are a far larger proportion of you reading this will tweet it or like it on Facebook than share it on Buzz. Google's latest push is a bit different though, aiming to tackle one of the problems social networking has been … [Read more...] about Google Launches Google+ Social Network
Sunglasses are Made from Human Hair
These sunglasses may be the grossest sunshades I have ever heard of. These things are made from a mixture of some sort of resin and actual human hair. I assume the hair is the sort that was hacked off at a barbershop and then put inside the resin to achieve the design. I will say that the glasses … [Read more...] about Sunglasses are Made from Human Hair
Sony offers New PSP-3000 Value Packs in Japan
We are all expecting the PS Vita to land in November of this year and the PSP-3000 that we have today will disappear. It's really time for the PSP-3000 to leave; it was never that great a portable console to begin with. Sony needs something that will compete with the Nintendo DS and 3DS. Whether or … [Read more...] about Sony offers New PSP-3000 Value Packs in Japan
EVE Microtransaction Row Could Cost CCP $1 Million Pounds Or More
One thing you may know about the long-time MMO staple, Eve Online, is that it features a unique blend of spaceships, politics, mining, and a player-run economy that may just be unique in video games. One thing you may not know about Eve is exactly how well-organized that community can be in reacting … [Read more...] about EVE Microtransaction Row Could Cost CCP $1 Million Pounds Or More
Gameloft Announces 12 Games Headed To All Mobile Platforms Before Christmas
Gameloft has announced a new range of games that it will be launching on all mobile platforms before Christmas. The list includes titles which are already available on some mobile platforms like Apple iOS as well as some new ones. The 12 games that Gameloft will be launching for mobile devices … [Read more...] about Gameloft Announces 12 Games Headed To All Mobile Platforms Before Christmas
Mimobot Unveils Transformers USB Flash Drive Line
With Dark of the Moon exploding in theatres tomorrow (are you reading this Michael Bay?) Mimoco have unleashed a special edition Mimobot Transformers USBs. Of course, rather than release an entire horde of swell-headed Autobots and Decepticons, only the respective leaders of each faction are given … [Read more...] about Mimobot Unveils Transformers USB Flash Drive Line
You Just Want To Jump On This Millennium Falcon Beanbag Bed
The revered Millennium Falcon has a solid track record here at GG. So far, there's been a cake, a scale model, and a good-sized bed. Seen below is a cushy extra-large beanbag fashioned after the speediest ship in the galaxy. The measurements are 260x200x50, and judging by the woman in the picture, … [Read more...] about You Just Want To Jump On This Millennium Falcon Beanbag Bed
