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30. June 2009

PSP + Cell Phone = “iPhone Killer”?

As the hordes of electronics manufacturer rush to compete with the legendary iPhone, a new competitor enters the fray. But the new competitor entering the arena has more than armloads of apps and cutting-edge features. It has games. Lots of games. Cool games. It’s the Sony Play Station Portable, now rumored to be going mobile [...]

29. June 2009

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New iPhone 3GS Overheats, Turns Brown

No, “iPhone Brown” is not the new official name for the iPhone 3GS, but the new smartphone is too hot for its own good. The overheating glitch actually singes the phone a golden brown. The French journal, Le Journal du Geek posts a user photo of a burnt iPhone, in which an achromatic iPhone is [...]

Collaborative Game Design with HeroEngine

25. June 2009

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Collaborative Game Design with HeroEngine

When it comes to collaborative game development, no engine is doing better for the gaming world than HeroEngine from Simutronics. The platform allows developers and artists to interact and work on a project no matter where they are located. This dissolves the need for a constant in-house solution and opens the doors to a [...]

The Twitter Revolution: Helping the People, Yes; But Will It Help Twitter?

23. June 2009

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The Twitter Revolution: Helping the People, Yes; But Will It Help Twitter?

The June 15, 2009, edition of TIME Magazine displayed on its cover a picture of an iPhone with a Twitter message from author Steven B. Johnson. The feature story was Johnson’s message on “how Twitter is changing the way we live—and showing us the future of innovation.” The June 29, 2009 Time magazine cover shows a crowd of protestors in Iran.

Which is more secure - Facebook or Twitter?

17. June 2009

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Which is more secure - Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook and Twitter have become powerful social and web 2.0 tools. Friends can stay connected with friends living in other countries. The sites are recognized as being marketing tools for businesses more and more each day. Though, what about security? Are they both equally secured or is one leading the other?

10. June 2009

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To Hell and Back

It’s a tough time to be a horror fan. With the majority of American fright films being either adaptations of barely better j-horror, Hollywood remakes, or a slew of disposable kiddie fodder, there seems to be no room for original ideas for studio scare faire. Leave it to Sam Raimi to step up to the [...]

3. June 2009

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Twitter Goes to War—Literally

For all the social blather that is released on Twitter on an hourly basis, there are some serious topics being tweeted. Among the more serious tweeters is the communication branch of the U.S. military, which regularly tweets war news from Afghanistan.

29. May 2009

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Yet Another Review Of Star Trek

Ok, so at this point writing another Star Trek review is white noise. Even more so considering that I loved the movie. In fact we already have one review up on Ars Geek, provided by Mark. However, I was enthralled by the movie enough to provide my two cents.

We Call it Bing Microsoft’s New Version of LiveSearch to Be Named “Bing”

28. May 2009

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We Call it Bing Microsoft’s New Version of LiveSearch to Be Named “Bing”

After months of pablum discussion over the new name for Microsoft’s new search engine interface, the speculation is over. The news is out. The nail biting is over. It shall be called “Bing.”

27. May 2009

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Salvation for Terminator

Back in the first 80’s movie when Kyle Reese described the war-torn landscapes of the Terminators, movie audiences could only imagine how that future looked. In the following films, brief glimpses were shown of the robot hell that earth becomes, but in Terminator Salvation, those visions have become realized. Christian Bale delivers the presence you’d expect [...]

NPD Group: Gaming more popular than movies

22. May 2009

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NPD Group: Gaming more popular than movies

Staying in and playing videogames is becoming more popular than going out to watch a movie, according to new research from the NPD Group.

Gmail Makes It Easier to Switch Accounts

14. May 2009

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Gmail Makes It Easier to Switch Accounts

Nearly everyone has had or used a number of e-mail services in their lifetime. I am now a staunch defender of Gmail, after four years of watching it evolve. Now, with an attractive theme, cool shortcuts, and the layout just the way I like it, I feel as comfortable with Gmail as I do in my own living room at home.

12. May 2009

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Set Phasers to Awesome

It’s a good bet if you read this blog you’ve already seen it, but if this little bit of positive word of mouth benefits this sci-fi masterpiece in the very least, then my duty is done. Star Trek proves you can have a summer blockbuster action flick with plot and substance and not rely solely [...]

6. May 2009

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Too Much Texting?

How do you know you’re sending too many texts? One indication that you’re sending too many text messages is when you get interviewed by Fox News for sending over 300,000 texts in one month. Yeah, I intentionally put five zeros in that number. The actual number is 303,398, but of course what are three thousand texts [...]

30. April 2009

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New PSP Rolling Out

Gamers, take heed. Sony has a new device almost ready to roll out. In order to see it, you’ll need to attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, which is when Sony plans to unveil the new device. The new device, long-awaited by PSP enthusiasts, comes with a lot of speculation as to new features and improvements.

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