There was very little doubt that SimCity's nothing short of disastrous launch would do little to stop EA's drive to refresh beloved IP. After all, the chilly reception SimCity enjoyed had more to do with harebrained DRM schemes, questionable PR efforts, and an overwhelmed server infrastructure than … [Read more...] about EA Says Sims 4 Is Coming In 2014
Acer President Says There Is No Current Value in Windows RT
Tablet and notebook computers running Windows 8 haven't exactly burned up the sales charts. Tablets running the Windows RT operating system have fared even worse, with even Microsoft's own Surface RT tablet not selling well. Acer is planning on launching tablets and hybrid notebooks running Windows … [Read more...] about Acer President Says There Is No Current Value in Windows RT
Left 4 Dead 2 Linux Beta Now Available To Download
Left 4 Dead 2 fans running Linux systems will be pleased to learn that a beta version of the game has now been released by Valve for the Linux operating system. As planned by Valve the L4D2 Beta Linux build has been create, and if you currently own Left 4 Dead 2, you should see “Left 4 Dead 2 … [Read more...] about Left 4 Dead 2 Linux Beta Now Available To Download
Atari Combo Controller Combines Joystick, Paddle And Keypad (video)
If you are looking for one master Atari controller to rule them all, you might be interested in a creation from Instructables member 'x2Jiggy' who has built the Atari Combo Controller from scratch. The Atari Combo Controller has been designed to plug straight into the original console and removes … [Read more...] about Atari Combo Controller Combines Joystick, Paddle And Keypad (video)
Working Apple 1 Computer Goes Up For Auction This Month
We have seen a number of auctions for Apple's original Apple 1 computer, and now another one will be taking place this month. This version is thought to be one of six Apple 1 computers that are actually operational. This working Apple 1 computer is expected to fetch close to $400,000 when it goes … [Read more...] about Working Apple 1 Computer Goes Up For Auction This Month
Lego Helms Deep Diorama Uses 1700 Mini Figures
Master Lego builder Goel Kim has created an awesome Lord of the Rings diorama depicting the epic battle at Helm's Deep, the fortress of Aglarond, also known as the Hornburg. This iconic scene from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Two Towers" has been meticulously recreated using thousands of Lego bricks, … [Read more...] about Lego Helms Deep Diorama Uses 1700 Mini Figures
iPhone Headed To US Cellular
Last week, US mobile carrier US Cellular announced their latest financial results. In addition to this, the company also revealed an exciting development: they would be offering Apple's iPhone sometime this year. US Cellular did not provide specific details on when the iPhone would be available on … [Read more...] about iPhone Headed To US Cellular
Nook HD Price Drops To Just $150
Following on from the addition of Google Apps to the range of Nook devices, this week Barnes & Noble has now slashed the prices of their Nook HD range of tablets. Offering the Nook HD 8GB 7-inch tablet for just $150, saving you $50 with the 16GB now priced at $180 down from $230. The larger 9 … [Read more...] about Nook HD Price Drops To Just $150
Samsung Defends 8GB Of Useable Storage On The 16GB Galaxy S4
Last week we heard that if you buy the 16GB version of Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone, you would only be able to use around 8GB of actual storage on the device, as the rest is taken up by the OS and installed applications. A number of owners of the Samsung Galaxy S4 were less than pleased about … [Read more...] about Samsung Defends 8GB Of Useable Storage On The 16GB Galaxy S4
Liberator 3D Printed Gun Test Fired (video)
The world's very first completely 3D printed gun, known as the Liberator 3D Printed Gun, has been test-fired this month and recorded as a YouTube video. The short video shows a 0.380 caliber round of ammunition being fired from the Liberator 3D Printed Gun, which has been created by Defense … [Read more...] about Liberator 3D Printed Gun Test Fired (video)
Amazon Appstore Launched In China
Last month, Amazon rolled out their Amazon Appstore to a number of new countries, and now they have launched the Amazon Appstore in China. The Appstore is now available in more than 200 countries around the world. The Amazon Appstore is the first western Appstore to launch in China which offers … [Read more...] about Amazon Appstore Launched In China
Samsung Galaxy S Advance Jelly Bean Update Released
The Samsung Galaxy Advance Jelly Bean update has been released in Europe, the update is now available in Germany, Poland, and the Ukraine. This update comes in the form of Android 4.1.2 and brings a range of new features to the device, including Google Now. New Features and Enhancements The … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S Advance Jelly Bean Update Released
