Google exec says Android didn’t ripoff iPhone features
Google vice president of Android Hiroshi Lockheimer was the first witness Samsung called in its defense against Apple. The second Apple v. Samsung patent infringement trial is underway with Cupertino claiming that five of its patents are being infringed upon by devices such as Galaxy S3, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab 10.1 and $2 billion in [...]
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Google acquires Titan Aerospace to deliver Internet via drones
Titan’s drones would bolster Google’s Project Loon in delivering free internet to the far corners of the world. Last month it was reported that Facebook was in talks to acquire Titan Aerospace, a drone startup manufacturer that produces solar-powered drones which can stay afloat for years at a time. Titan’s first drone, called Solara, can [...]
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‘Child of Light’ whisks you away to a mystical fairy tale realm
The new trailer for Ubisoft's impressive-looking fantasy RPG immerses viewers in the fantasy realm of Lemuria, shedding light on the game's unique visual flair.
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Dart is a laptop adapter that fits in your pocket
Dart is six times lighter and four times smaller than traditional laptop chargers, and comes with an in-line USB port that charges your mobile device simultaneously. One of the most major annoyances when using a laptop in a portable location is that one has to lug a bulky adapter along with the laptop. However, a new [...]
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Speed runners beat ‘Half-Life’ in just twenty minutes
In a speed-run that was four years in the making, a team of speed runners has beat the Valve FPS classic in twenty minutes and forty-one seconds, breaking the game's world speed record.
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New greenlit Georgia law provides $25 million in video game tax breaks
The state of Georgia has just passed a new bill that brings $25 million in tax credits to game developers as well as other institutions like food banks.
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Fujitsu 3D tsunami simulator predicts watery disasters as it unfolds
Fujitsu’s collaboration with Touhoku University led to the development of a 3D tsunami simulator for high-precision tsunami forecasting. The massive Touhoku earthquake of 2011 was one of the worst natural catastrophes that happened to Japan as of late. Not only did it cause major damage inland, but the tsunami that followed after the quake led [...]
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Will a price hike for the new iPhone backfire?
Word on the street is that Apple is approaching carriers with the idea of raising next-gen iPhone’s price by $100, but apparently they’re not willing to embrace it with open arms. The base iPhone model in the US costs $200 with a conventional two year service contract. Carriers subsidize the price for their subscribers, who [...]
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LG is reportedly the sole supplier of flexible OLED displays for iWatch
A new rumor claims that iWatch will be released in multiple display sizes, with the flexible OLED panels being provided solely by LG. LG has long been rumored to be in the running for the potentially lucrative contract for iWatch displays. Apple was initially believed to source the panels from multiple suppliers, but as per [...]
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Codemasters may announce next-gen titles next week
Codemasters will likely announce an F1 title for next-gen consoles next week. It looks like Codemasters is getting ready to announce a roster of next-generation titles. Codemasters community manager Lee Williams said on the company’s blog that this week was “like the calm before the storm,” and that the “developers are getting builds ready, the [...]
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Google’s Nexus 5 to receive Android 4.4.3 update starting today
The Nexus 5 support page on US carrier Sprint indicates that the update will begin rolling out today, April 14th. Android 4.4.3 has been said to be under testing with Google employees, and it looks like the update could be ready to start rolling out to Nexus devices. Sprint’s support page for the Nexus 5 [...]
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First-day Samsung Galaxy S5 sales trump S4′s numbers, S5 Active nearly confirmed
Defying lukewarm critical reception and accusations of being “more of the same”, Samsung’s Galaxy S5 has reportedly enjoyed a remarkable start at the box-office, edging out GS4’s first-day sales numbers with ease. Sell it, and they will come. Regardless of growing competition, a somewhat underwhelming design and, let’s face it, middling hardware specifications, Samsung’s “next [...]
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HTC is working on a plastic version of the One (M8)
The plastic version of the One (M8) will be significantly more affordable than the all-metallic variant, and will be available initially in China. HTC is looking to make a plastic version of its popular One (M8) phone, targeted at price-conscious emerging markets. The One (M8)’s aluminium construction is one of the best features of the device. [...]
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What happened to 3D gaming?
With the launch of Nvidia’s 3D Vision 2 in 2011, Nvidia thought it had the next big thing on its hands. Fast forward to 2014 and 3D gaming is all but dead. What happened? “I do definitely see a time when [stereoscopic] 3D gaming will overtake 2D gaming,” Nvidia’s Phil Eisler, the company’s former manager [...]
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Leaked iPhone 6 cases hint at new buttons
A couple of purported next generation iPhone cases have surfaced online, giving a glimpse of the expected button placement on the iPhone 6. Apple is expected to ramp up production of the iPhone 6 over the summer which means that we’re bound to see more and more of these component and part leaks. The authenticity [...]
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LG G3 will feature a quad-HD screen
The G3 will feature a 5.5-inch quad-HD screen with a pixel density of 530 ppi. A leaked user agent profile on Sprint’s site confirmed the rumors that LG’s upcoming smartphone, the LG G3, will come with a quad-HD screen. The device is listed as the LG-LS990, which is likely Sprint’s model number for the G3. [...]
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom (Galaxy K?) swings by FCC, formal intro set for April 29
Only two weeks seem to be separating us from the first public appearance of Samsung’s next-generation camera phone, which would put Galaxy S5 Zoom’s launch at less than 10 months after its predecessor’s. It’s (almost) time to rejoice, photography buffs everywhere, as the S5 Zoom is no longer a whisper in the wind. It’s a [...]
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AMD quietly delays mid-range Kaveri chip
A8-7600 won’t be available until the second half of 2014. The mid-range version of AMD’s Kaveri won’t be hitting store shelves anytime soon, but will be available in pre-built systems, according to an announcement quietly made by the company earlier this month. Below is an official statement from AMD explaining the situation: Production of the [...]
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Ohio gamer plays 85 hours on a coin-op arcade machine with a single quarter
An Ohio gamer spent just one quarter and burned out 85 hours of gameplay via a coin-op arcade machine, breaking multiple world records to boot.
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Epic Games plans to add Unreal Engine 4 support for mobile Windows platforms
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney divulges that the studio eventually wants to bring Unreal Engine 4 support to Windows Phone and Windows RT, but Android and iOS come first.
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