Today it has been announced that LinkedIn has acquired the Pulse News Reader, a leading news reader and mobile content distribution platform, for some $90 million. Since its launch, the Pulse News Reader application has signed up over 30 million users across the iOS and Android operating systems in … [Read more...] about Pulse News Reader Acquired by LinkedIn For $90 Million
Asus Qube Launches April 23rd 2013 For $130
If you have been patiently waiting for the arrival of the elusive Asus Qube, you will be pleased to learn that Asus has this week announced their new Asus Qube will be arriving in stores on April 23rd, 2013 for around $130. The Asus Qube is a square-shaped Google TV box which offers 50GB of free … [Read more...] about Asus Qube Launches April 23rd 2013 For $130
LG Optimus F7 Headed To Boost Mobile
LG announced their LG Optimus F7 a while back, and now it looks like the device is headed to Boost Mobile. The handset will come with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, making it a solid choice for users looking for a mid-range smartphone with decent performance. The LG … [Read more...] about LG Optimus F7 Headed To Boost Mobile
BlackBerry 10 Software Update Coming This Month
BlackBerry is getting ready to release their first BlackBerry 10 software update. The update will be BlackBerry 10.1, and it will come with a range of new features. This update will be available for both the BlackBerry Z10 and BlackBerry Q10, enhancing the user experience on these devices. The … [Read more...] about BlackBerry 10 Software Update Coming This Month
Apple To Pay $53 Million In iPhone Warranty Lawsuit
It looks like Apple has decided to settle a lawsuit related to the iPhone and iPod Touch. The lawsuit was a class action lawsuit related to the warranty on both devices, and Wired has obtained some documents which confirm that Apple will settle the case. According to the report, Apple will pay a … [Read more...] about Apple To Pay $53 Million In iPhone Warranty Lawsuit
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Now Available In The US
Samsung's latest Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, is now available in the US. The Galaxy Note 8.0 retails for $399 and is available from a number of different retailers, including Best Buy. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 features an 8-inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Now Available In The US
Prince Of Persia 2 Remake Coming To Phones & Tablets
Ubisoft and Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner have announced the second game in the original series is being remade for mobile OSes. The game will see all new 3D environments and characters, but the 2D gameplay will be preserved. The occasion has also prompted a blog post by Mechner, … [Read more...] about Prince Of Persia 2 Remake Coming To Phones & Tablets
Dark Souls 2 Gameplay First In-Depth Look Emerges
The Dark Souls franchise, of which Dark Souls 2 (or rather Demon's Souls 3 if the franchise chronology is to be observed) has always been a tentative balance of frustration and empowerment, one always just barely outrunning the other. The arrival of new director Yui Tanimura on the scene for the … [Read more...] about Dark Souls 2 Gameplay First In-Depth Look Emerges
Draw Something Game Show Hitting Channel 4
Inexplicably popular literal timewaster Draw Something is being brought to television screens in the form of a game show. Unfortunately, developing Draw Something 2 wasn't proving quite stimulating enough for Zynga, who will be helping make Draw It a reality while losing this idea's only redeeming … [Read more...] about Draw Something Game Show Hitting Channel 4
EA Cutting Undisclosed Number Of Jobs
In a bid to remain a fixture in game industry news, EA is continuing its recent momentous run of "worst company in America" awards, disastrous game launches, fleeing CEOs, and condescending non-apologies by firing an unknown number of people. As always, undermining an unsuspecting group of people's … [Read more...] about EA Cutting Undisclosed Number Of Jobs
OnLive Releases Quality Boosting Update That More Than Doubles Bandwidth
OnLive is hoping to rekindle its short-lived status as a tech novelty and halt the slow march to irrelevance apparent in the company since its restructuring last year with a patch that allows the service to take advantage of up to 12 Mbps of bandwidth. The PC-only update (for now) dramatically … [Read more...] about OnLive Releases Quality Boosting Update That More Than Doubles Bandwidth
Pioneer Announces New VSX-43 and VSX-70 Elite Receivers
Pioneer has announced two new Elite Receivers for home theater and audio enthusiasts that have some interesting features. The two receivers include the VSX-43 and the VSX-70. The 43 receiver is a 7.1-channel unit while the 70 is a 7.2-channel unit. Both receivers support multi-zone audio and 4K … [Read more...] about Pioneer Announces New VSX-43 and VSX-70 Elite Receivers
