Yes…everyone knows that World of Warcraft is the most successful MMO ever created; but let’s not forget that it was Sony’s EverQuest that started it all. Released back in 1997, EverQuest gave gamers their first taste of what a fully fleshed-out MMO could be, bringing millions of players around the world together to quest online–and now, you’ll be able to experience the game without a monthly subscription fee. As you’d imagine, there’s still going to be a pay model for extra content; but there’s still a whole to like about a free-to-play Everquest–except, of course, the hundreds of hours you’re likely to lose to it. Click past the jump for the official announcement and links…
So this is crazy exciting, and honestly, something I never thought I’d see.
The Epic has proven to be difficult to create good custom ROM’s for. It’s the only member of the original Galaxy S family to have both WiMAX and a hardware keyboard.
Thankfully, intrepid coders working on the Cyanogen project have graced us with an incredible experimental Alpha build of Android 4.0. Check out the video! I especially like the part where my old Epic 4G beats a Galaxy Nexus in booting to the home screen…
For those of you interested in taking the plunge (and mind you this is still VERY experimental), you can find more info (and links to support the project) on the CM Epic 4G blog.
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…
No…not that kind of driving. Bracketron has released a new golfing accessory, the Smuggler. This insulated soft-sided cooler will hold up to six of your tastiest beverages and tuck them away discretely in your golf bag. Bracketron also has some other golf-related accessories, all designed to make your day away from the office that much more pleasurable. You can read more about them after the jump–and please putt responsibly.
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…
Driving around SoCal, I’ve been noticing more signage and attention being brought to the issue of using cellphones while driving.
Distracting, dangerous, and something most of us tech savvy folks have been guilty of at one time or another. AT&T has been working at the local level to increase education, and has started touring a driving simulator, built around an actual car, to show young and old how dangerous even a momentary distraction can be while operating a vehicle.
Full Press release (with more educational and video links) after the jump. +Continue Reading
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…
Perhaps you want to make a statement–or perhaps you simply need to smuggle data cross the threshold; regardless, Brookstone has a solution in their WiFi cufflinks. Featuring 2GB of USB storage, plus the ability to create a WiFi Hotspot, these stunners are made from polished silver and retail for $250. How exactly they work is somewhat unclear, but the concept itself (along with the tech) may just make that secret agent in you willing to blow the cash.
If you scan documents–whether to eliminate paper or just for work–your iPad has just become even more useful with iConvert from Brookstone. iConvert consists of a feeder tray and iPad dock, allowing you to plug in and start scanning sheets of paper with the touch of a button–the iConvert app will do the rest, scanning images to your gallery which can then be shared or edited on the tablet itself. Check out the demo video below:
It’s no secret that we’re a bit excited about Nokia’s new Lumia 900, and equally intrigued by what the new teaming of Microsoft and Nokia holds for the future. Our own Juan Carlos Bagnell was asked by Nokia to share his initial thoughts on the Lumia 900 at CES 2012, and we have the video…
ION audio has put out some pretty cool audio and video devices, including the TwinVideo Two-Way Video camera we reviewed last year. Well, it’s a brand new year and ION is showing off their new lineup at CES, which includes gear for gamers, musicians, and audiophiles alike. Click past the jump to get a sneak peak at ION’s offerings…
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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Yes…everyone knows that World of Warcraft is the most successful MMO ever created; but let’s not forget that it was Sony’s EverQuest that started it all. Released back in 1997, EverQuest gave gamers their first taste of what a fully fleshed-out MMO could be, bringing millions of players around the world together to quest online–and now, you’ll be able to experience the game without a monthly subscription fee. As you’d imagine, there’s still going to be a pay model for extra content; but there’s still a whole to like about a free-to-play Everquest–except, of course, the hundreds of hours you’re likely to lose to it. Click past the jump for the official announcement and links…
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…
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…
ION audio has put out some pretty cool audio and video devices, including the 
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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