With Apple’s computer line continuing to grow in popularity (due, in no small part, to the success of the iPhone and iPad), developers and publishers are making a greater effort to release their products for Mac as well as PC–and Bethesda has just made sure that OSX Lion users have some eye candy of their very own. Thanks to a collaboration with Mac game publisher Aspyr, id’s RAGE: Campaign Edition is now available on your favorite Mac as a digital download on the Mac App Store. In addition to the gorgeous graphics and excellent shooting physics, Mac users will also be treated to some extra content formerly available only through expansion packs. Click past the jump for all of the details, including system specs…
Since getting into Android gaming, I’ve become kind of a sucker for good tower defense games. Sure Plants Vs Zombies was the gateway drug, but then I chilled with Fieldrunners, then Grave Defense, then RoboDefense.
By the time I got my first Android tablet, I was hankering for something a little less cartoony.
Anyone craving the features of a high-end 4G LTE smartphone combined with the form factor of a small tablet should mark February 19th on their calendars–that’s the date that Samsung’s Galaxy Note will make its appearance on AT&T. Featuring a 5.3″ Super AMOLED display as well as an “S Pen” for stylus input, the Note is the perfect device for those that want a bit more out of their smartphones, without having to carry a full-size tablet. The Galaxy Note will retail for $299 on a 2 year contract, and pre-orders begin through AT&T on February 5th. Click past the jump fort all of the details…
I spent most of CES hanging out with folks from Nokia Connects, and one of the activities we jumped on (literally) was a trek through Bootleg Canyon with BC Flightlines to do some zip line runs down a mountain.
As we’re a bunch of gadget bloggers, we had to turn it into a contest between man and machine…
When we spoke to Vimeo about their slew of mobile apps at CES, they hinted at something new coming real soon. Okay, more than hinted–they gave us the scoop that we can only now talk about. Vimeo’s website is getting a major overhaul and these are some of the first previews of the new site. Users can signup today to get in on a testing period with the public release coming very soon. The new design focuses more on video and sharing; the player is double the size, registered users can play videos from their personal homepage, navigation is more streamlined, and there are more security and privacy features, as well as more ways to discover new content. Check the full release after the jump…
When it comes to gaming on a PC, size usually matters; after all, the bigger the case, the more powerful components (video cards, power supplies, hard drives, etc.) you’re able to fit in it–not to mention that powerful hardware usually requires more fans, and sometimes even more extensive cooling solutions. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take all of the power of a mid to high-range PC and fit it in a case the size of a video game console? Well, that’s exactly what Alienware has done with its new X51; they’ve taken all of the power you’d expect from a gaming rig–including Intel’s latest i-line of processors, NVIDIA graphics cards and 1080p output–and stuffed it into a case roughly the size of an original PS3. Aside from the cool factor, it’s a pretty incredible feat of engineering, and a nicely-loaded system starts at a very reasonable $699–which becomes even more impressive when you factor in the quality and support that the Alienware brand is known for. We’ll have a full review as soon as our unit arrives; until then, you’ll just have to settle for the full PR and specs after the jump…
I spent a lot of time with Nokia folks this year at CES.
In a market where a lot of companies felt like they were treading water (or starting to drown), Nokia reps seemed genuinely excited about the future.
They should. I think they’re finally on the right track to become relevant in the United States again. I have very fond memories of using Nokia hardware. My first cell phone was a Nokia. My first camera phone was a Nokia. My first mobile internet device was a Nokia. However, just as I was getting into business computing, Nokia kinda disappeared on me. They remained a powerful force around the rest of the world, but they abandoned us Americans.
Microsoft has been in a similar position of late. I was a fan of Windows Mobile. It wasn’t a pretty OS, but it’s functionality was unmatched. Even today, there are things my WinMo 6 handset can do that I struggle to find solutions for on Android and iOS. However, updating it came with a lot of baggage–and Microsoft ultimately made the right decision in completely re-tooling the OS and starting from scratch, inspired by their critical success with the Metro UI on the Zune.
Sony had a remarkable booth this year, chock full of camera, TV, Playstation, and cell phone gear; however, one device absolutely knocked my socks off.
The Personal 3D Viewing Headset looks like a throw back to the ‘Hackers’ days of computing. We’ve pretty much given up on the idea of “virtual reality” that was presented to us in the 90′s, but Sony has taken this idea and given it a really fresh twist… +Continue Reading
I totally couldn’t help it. I made a complete fool out of myself, and I absolutely LOVED it.
See, I went to the Pentax booth to check out the new Q system of cameras with interchangeable lenses.
Super small form factor, using a traditional P&S sensor, but allowing the user to swap lenses for different shooting scenarios. I was impressed with the build quality, big bright screen, nice solid weight, even a pop-up flash, and it’s already pretty well accessorized with a small handful of lens options and a hotshoe-mounted eyepiece for those of us who still like getting our noses up in a camera. Performance was quick, focusing was accurate, and even on such a small camera there’s something kinda great about switching lenses and having the ability to turn a focus ring to focus manually. +Continue Reading
This is one of the phones I was most excited to check out at CES.
I had the pleasure of sitting in on a blogger breakfast setup by Nokia, when lo and behold, one of them whipped out a Lumia 900 for us to play with.
Apologies up front for the poor photos, as it was VERY dark in the restaurant… +Continue Reading
We’ve always been pretty big fans of XtremeMac, as they always seem to add a touch of elegance to every portable accessory they make. Their latest? The Soma BT Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. This pint-size speaker offers rich sound to most Bluetooth-compatible devices, including your favorite Android or iOS device, and its rechargeable battery lasts for up to 6 hours–it even features a built-in mic, making it a great option for conference calls. For those who prefer to connect to their speakers more traditionally, the Soma BT also has a line-in jack and includes a USB to Mini USB cable for charging. The Soma BT will launch in the second quarter of this year, and we’ll have our full review once our unit arrives. Click past the jump for the full PR…
The day that pretty much every nerd, tech-head, gamer, movie lover and TV viewer in the UK and Ireland has been waiting for has arrived – Netflix is here. Not only that–they’re offering the first month completely free! Long since touted as the premier way of enjoying movies and TV shows in North America, Netflix offers a huge range of media to be streamed to the device of your choice–and right out of the gate, the iOS, Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 apps are already up and running.
You can sign up for your first month’s free trial here and it’ll cost you just £5.99 a month in the UK, or €6.99 in Ireland.
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With Apple’s computer line continuing to grow in popularity (due, in no small part, to the success of the iPhone and iPad), developers and publishers are making a greater effort to release their products for Mac as well as PC–and Bethesda has just made sure that OSX Lion users have some eye candy of their very own. Thanks to a collaboration with Mac game publisher Aspyr, id’s RAGE: Campaign Edition is now available on your favorite Mac as a digital download on the Mac App Store. In addition to the gorgeous graphics and excellent shooting physics, Mac users will also be treated to some extra content formerly available only through expansion packs. Click past the jump for all of the details, including system specs…
Anyone craving the features of a high-end 4G LTE smartphone combined with the form factor of a small tablet should mark February 19th on their calendars–that’s the date that Samsung’s Galaxy Note will make its appearance on AT&T. Featuring a 5.3″ Super AMOLED display as well as an “S Pen” for stylus input, the Note is the perfect device for those that want a bit more out of their smartphones, without having to carry a full-size tablet. The Galaxy Note will retail for $299 on a 2 year contract, and pre-orders begin through AT&T on February 5th. Click past the jump fort all of the details…
When we spoke to Vimeo about their slew of mobile apps at CES, they hinted at something new coming real soon. Okay, more than hinted–they gave us the scoop that we can only now talk about. Vimeo’s website is getting a major overhaul and these are some of the first previews of the new site. Users can signup today to get in on a testing period with the public release coming very soon. The new design focuses more on video and sharing; the player is double the size, registered users can play videos from their personal homepage, navigation is more streamlined, and there are more security and privacy features, as well as more ways to discover new content. Check the full release after the jump…
When it comes to gaming on a PC, size usually matters; after all, the bigger the case, the more powerful components (video cards, power supplies, hard drives, etc.) you’re able to fit in it–not to mention that powerful hardware usually requires more fans, and sometimes even more extensive cooling solutions. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take all of the power of a mid to high-range PC and fit it in a case the size of a video game console? Well, that’s exactly what 
We’ve always been pretty big fans of XtremeMac, as they always seem to add a touch of elegance to every portable accessory they make. Their latest? The Soma BT Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. This pint-size speaker offers rich sound to most Bluetooth-compatible devices, including your favorite Android or iOS device, and its rechargeable battery lasts for up to 6 hours–it even features a built-in mic, making it a great option for conference calls. For those who prefer to connect to their speakers more traditionally, the Soma BT also has a line-in jack and includes a USB to Mini USB cable for charging. The Soma BT will launch in the second quarter of this year, and we’ll have our full review once our unit arrives. Click past the jump for the full PR…
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