Don't hold your breath for Sony PlayStation 4 backward compatibility
Microsoft recently announced that backward compatibility will allow Xbox One owners to play Xbox 360 game titles, and it was a unique offering. For Sony PlayStation 4 gamers, don't expect the same feature anytime soon so you can play your old PlayStation 3 games.
Instead, paying PS4 gamers can use PlayStation Now to play older game titles - but native backward compatibility shouldn't be expected. However, Sony will continue developing and supporting new features for the PS4, as more gamers look to upgrade their consoles.
Xbox One backward compatibility can now be tested by Xbox Preview members, and a public is scheduled before the end of the year.
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DayZ creator Dean Hall working on VR title for Valve SteamVR platform
It looks like DayZ creator Dean Hall is working on a new virtual reality video game that'll be supported by SteamVR, Eurogamer has learned. RocketWerkz is investing more time in VR, but not for the Ion space simulation game which the studio recently announced.
"[Valve's] Chet Faliszek was like a huge mentor to me. He contacted me very early on in DayZ's development and he's been all through everything - he's been a huge mentor. And I actually got a chance to see him speak, and I spoke myself, at Slush Play [a gaming and VR conference] in Iceland. And, to be honest, that was the final convincing for me. So I really liked what he had to say."
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Busted! FCC hits AT&T with $100M fine for 'misleading' customers
US wireless carrier AT&T has been hit by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a $100 million fine for misleading subscribers about so-called "unlimited" data plans. This is the largest proposed fine the FCC has issued, and AT&T will not surprisingly try to fight to have it reduced.
"Unlimited means unlimited," said Travis LeBlanc, FCC enforcement bureau chief, when discussing the penalty. "As today's action demonstrates, the commission is committed to holding accountable those broadband providers who fail to be fully transparent about data limits."
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to issue refunds to AT&T subscribers promised unlimited data, and that lawsuit is still active.
AT&T actually threw in the towel on unlimited data plans for subscribers back in 2009, with a small number of customers grandfathered into unlimited data. The company now only throttles data if its networks are "congested."
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ASUS to launch its ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage in Taiwan
ASUS will be launching its new ZenFone 2 smartphone in Taiwan later this week, with the 64GB version costing around $310, while the 128GB model will bump that price up to around $375.
Inside of the ZenFone 2, we have a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4-core 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 CPU, 4GB of RAM, LTE connectivity, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with 5-megapixel camera up front, and a 3000mAh battery.
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition supports DX12 and 4K on the PC
E3 2015 - The Coalition Studio announced Gears of War: Ultimate Edition during the PC Gaming Show at E3 2015, something that will be hitting the PC with 4K resolution and DirectX 12 support when Windows 10 launches next month.
The remastered version of Gears of War features refreshed visuals and reworked cutscenes thanks to animation studio Plastic Wax. According to Polygon's sources, the Gears of War remake is being worked on by Splash Damage, which worked on Brink and Dirty Bomb.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided E3 trailer gives us a glimpse at gameplay
E3 2015 - It's finally here - some gameplay footage from Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Ubisoft's first-person RPG looks bloody impressive, and we've only seen a tiny little snippet of what to expect.
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EA CEO: 'Mobile is already important,' with millions of downloads
E3 2015 - Much of the attention during E3 has been on PC and console games, but there is a growing presence of mobile game titles. Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson recently spoke about how critical mobile gaming is for the company, which has almost 250 different mobile titles available to gamers.
Hardcore games such as Madden NFL being streamlined to Madden NFL Mobile indicate how EA wants to cater to Apple iOS and Google Android smartphone and tablet owners. Looking ahead, Wilson said that GMs are reporting the importance of mobile gaming directly to him - and he's listening to the feedback.
"Them reporting to me directly is me saying, 'It's important to us.' I want to make sure that we are investing time and money and resources at the appropriate level, given the magnitude of opportunity there."
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V-MODA lets you customize your products while embracing 3D printing
Audio maker V-MODA is embracing innovation by spearheading a project for the world's first 3D printed personalized wearable technology. The company has introduced custom 3D printed shields using materials such as stainless steel, raw, plated and other precious materials - creating the "first time in history" that mass customization "merges jewel-grade 3D printing with consumer electronics."
"3D printing has captured the imaginations of people, but this is the first application that can be worn every day on an award-winning product," said Val Kolton, CEO of V-MODA. "This technology ends the ubiquity of carbon copy, plastic consumer electronics and ushers in an era of bespoke designs and metals that transform products into handcrafted designer relics."
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Remotely view SwannCloud HD security footage on Android, iOS devices
Swann Security has announced the SwannCloud Plug & Play security camera and SwannCloud HD Pan & Tilt security camera.
The SwannCloud HD Plug & Play has a $129.99 MSRP, while the SwannCLoud HD Pan & Tilt is available for $179.99.
"The demand for easy-to-setup and easy-to-use security systems for homes and small businesses has been overwhelming," said Jeremy Stewart, VP of global marketing at Swann. "With the new SwannCloud HD cameras, we are able to provide an easy and powerful security monitoring system paired with a user-friendly app so you have the tools you need to actively monitor and protect your home or office."
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Oculus VR explains gaming experience we can expect with VR
When it comes to virtual reality growing into a mainstream technology, it looks like video games will be one of the most important driving forces. Jason Rubin, head of studios at Oculus VR, is tasked with helping predict that types of apps, games, and other software VR adopters will use - and he's banking heavily on video games.
"My guess is, what's going to happen is we'll start with a lot of experiences that developers know how to make," said Rubin while speaking with GamesBeat. "They're going to be great experiences. But as time passes, and also with new input devices, we're going to branch out into new experiences. There are going to be old genres that don't translate, old genres that translate with a little work, old genres that are awesome and made even better, and then a ton of new genres that are called for in VR."
There are plenty of different opportunities ahead, as Oculus VR still isn't sure what the final control mechanism for its VR platform will be. Furthermore, game development will involve a lot of creativity and exploration, as VR could help drive a new adoption of different types of games in the future.
"I'd imagine we'll see an explosion of different types of games. After a bit more experimenting, people will start hiting with totally new things that we don't even know how to define for a few years."
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Save Over 50% on the Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone
There's plenty more drone fans will love about the Striker Spy quadcopter beyond its tricks-like up to 12 minutes of flight time, easy long-distance flying, and a lightweight, sturdy design that's made to handle a few bumps and bruises along the way. Just don't forget to capture all of your mid-air adventures. The Striker can film up to 30 minutes of video footage and take up to 50,000 photos. Yes, we're serious.
Ready to fly? Zoom over to TweakTown Deals to get the Striker Spy HD-Camera drone for 58% off today.
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Are consumers drinking the Kool-Aid related to mobile payments?
Consumers have a growing number of ways to pay at checkout that don't include using cash, debit or credit cards - but trying to actually get people to switch to mobile payments is proving difficult. It's possible to use a smartphone or smartwatch wearable to make payments, with the likes of Apple Pay, Android Pay, and other options.
"I've been paying for a while with my phone," said Larry Page, CEO of Google, while speaking during a shareholder meeting. "First time you pay with a phone, and you don't have to pull out your card, mess with entering codes and signing things and so on, it's a pretty great experience."
If nothing else, the appeal of mobile payments has made some banks nervous, and they want to make sure they are ready to support increasingly mobile customers.
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Researchers create soft robot tentacles able to safely pick up an ant
Researchers have created tiny soft robotic tentacles able to successfully pick up an ant without harming or killing it. The tentacle can also pick up fish eggs, a strong indication the technology may be used in microscopic surgeries that require extreme precision.
"The gentle spiraling and scooping motion of our micro-tentacle will definitely help," said Jaeyoun Kim, electrical engineer at Iowa State University, said in a statement to Live Science. It's impressive research that could have a major impact on surgeries - hopefully preventing tissue damage to the medical patient.
Micro-robotics and soft-robotics are receiving a lot of attention in the robotics field right now, so it's great to see projects that combine the best of both worlds.
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Weekly Giveaway: Win one of three INWIN D-Frame mini computer cases
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Capcom says Street Fighter 5 won't come to XBOX
In an interview with GameSpot, a Capcom employee stated that Street Fighter V will not be released on Xbox - even though previous titles have been.
Phil Spencer, Xbox Games executive, told GameSpot that these things sometimes happen, adding that "I'd love it if Xbox fans could play all the games, but business just makes some deals happen. It's all part of competition."
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Enermax Revolution X't 630W 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Review
Introduction
That unit is the Enermax Revolution X't 630W power supply. It sits more towards their entry level enthusiast segment and aims to provide those who seek something more than a base, no frills model without adding too much to the cost. It features all the protections we've come to expect from Enermax packed into a semi-modular chassis and enough power to handle a single high-end GPU or a pair of mid-range ones.
Specifications, Availability and Pricing
The Enermax Revolution X't 630W is priced right in the middle of the road for models of similar wattage and efficiency. It currently retails for $99.99 and can be found on sale for less and either way that makes for a heck of a good deal for someone in need of a mid-wattage power supply. Enermax backs the Revolution X't with a five-year warranty.
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LG Electronics and Nokia Technologies agree on smartphone patent license
LG Electronics has agreed to take a royalty-bearing smartphone patent license from Nokia Technologies. The Korean company is the latest of more than 60 licensees for Nokia's 2G, 3G and 4G mobile communication technologies and the first major smartphone manufacturer to join the licensing program since Nokia divested its Devices & Services business to Microsoft in 2014.
"We are pleased to welcome LG Electronics to our licensing program," said Ramzi Haidamus, President of Nokia Technologies. "We've worked constructively with LG Electronics and agreed a mutually beneficial approach, including the use of independent arbitration to resolve any differences. This agreement sets the scene for further collaboration between our companies in future."
The detailed royalty payment obligations will be subject to commercial arbitration, expected to conclude within a 1-2 year timeframe. Other terms of the agreement remain confidential between the two companies.
RISKS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
It should be noted that Nokia and its businesses are exposed to various risks and uncertainties and certain statements herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those regarding: A) expectations, plans or benefits related to Nokia's strategies; B) expectations, plans or benefits related to future performance of Nokia's businesses Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies; C) expectations, plans or benefits related to changes in our management and other leadership, operational structure and operating model; D) expectations regarding market developments, general economic conditions and structural changes; E) expectations and targets regarding performance, including those related to market share, prices, net sales and margins; F) timing of the deliveries of our products and services; G) expectations and targets regarding our financial performance, operating expenses, taxes, cost savings and competitiveness, as well as results of operations; H) expectations and targets regarding collaboration and partnering arrangements; I) outcome of pending and threatened litigation, arbitration, disputes, regulatory proceedings or investigations by authorities; J) expectations regarding restructurings, investments, uses of proceeds from transactions, acquisitions and divestments and our ability to achieve the financial and operational targets set in connection with any such restructurings, investments, divestments and acquisitions, including any expectations, plans or benefits related to or caused by the transaction where Nokia sold substantially all of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft on April 25, 2014; and K) statements preceded by or including "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "foresee," "sees," "target," "estimate," "designed," "aim," "plans," "intends," "focus," "continue," "project," "should," "will" or similar expressions.
These statements are based on the management's best assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Because they involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from the results that we currently expect. We describe the risks and uncertainties that affect the Nokia Group or are relevant to all Nokia businesses at the beginning of this section and provide towards the end information on additional risks that are primarily related to the individual Nokia businesses: Nokia Networks, HERE and Nokia Technologies. Factors, including risks and uncertainties that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to: 1) our ability to identify market trends and business opportunities to select and execute strategies successfully and in a timely manner, and our ability to successfully adjust our operations and operating models; 2) our ability to sustain or improve the operational and financial performance of our businesses and correctly identify or successfully pursue new business opportunities; 3) our dependence on general economic and market conditions; 4) our exposure to regulatory, political or other developments in various countries or regions; 5) our ability to invent new relevant technologies, products and services, to develop and maintain our intellectual property portfolio and to maintain the existing sources of intellectual property related revenue and establish new such sources; 6) our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and defend against third-party infringements and claims that we have infringed third parties' intellectual property rights, as well as increased licensing costs and restrictions on our ability to use certain technologies; 7) the potential complex tax issues, tax disputes and tax obligations we may face, including the obligation to pay additional taxes in various jurisdictions and our actual or anticipated performance, among other factors, which could reduce our ability to utilize deferred tax assets; 8) our ability to retain, motivate, develop and recruit appropriately skilled employees; 9) the performance of the parties we partner and collaborate with, as well as that of our financial counterparties, and our ability to achieve successful collaboration or partnering arrangements; 10) exchange rate fluctuations, particularly between the euro, which is our reporting currency, and the US dollar, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan, as well as certain other currencies; 11) the impact of unfavorable outcome of litigation, arbitration, contract-related disputes or allegations of health hazards associated with our businesses; 12) any inefficiency, malfunction or disruption of a system or network that our operations rely on or any impact of a possible cybersecurity breach; 13) our ability to achieve targeted benefits from or successfully implement planned transactions, such as acquisitions, divestments, mergers or joint ventures, and manage unexpected liabilities related thereto; 14) our ability to manage our operating expenses and reach targeted results through efforts aimed at improving our financial performance, for instance through cost savings and other efforts aimed at increased competitiveness; 15) our ability to optimize our capital structure as planned and re-establish our investment grade credit rating; 16) Nokia Networks' ability to execute its strategy or to effectively and profitably adapt its business and operations in a timely manner to the increasingly diverse needs of its customers in the mobile broadband infrastructure and related services market or to such technological developments; 17) Nokia Networks' ability to effectively and profitably invest in new competitive high-quality products, services, upgrades and technologies and bring them to market in a timely manner; 18) Nokia Networks' dependence on a limited number of customers and large multi-year agreements and adverse effects as a result of further operator consolidation; 19) Nokia Networks' ability to manage our manufacturing, service creation and delivery, as well as our logistics efficiently and without interruption; 20) Nokia Networks' dependence on a limited number of suppliers, who may fail to deliver sufficient quantities of fully functional products and components or deliver timely services meeting our customers' needs; 21) adverse developments with respect to customer financing or extended payment terms Nokia Networks provides to customers; 22) the intense competition HERE faces and its ability to effectively and profitably invest in new competitive high-quality services and data and bring these to market in a timely manner or adjust its operations efficiently; 23) HERE's dependence on the overall automotive market developments and customer business conditions; 24) HERE's dependence, especially with respect to sales to the automotive industry, on a limited number of customers and large multi-year agreements; 25) Nokia Technologies' ability to maintain its existing sources of intellectual property related revenue or establish new sources; 26) Nokia Technologies' dependence on a limited number of key licensees that contribute proportionally significant patent licensing income, including the outcome of the binding arbitration with Samsung expected in 2015; 27) Nokia Technologies' dependence on adequate regulatory protection for patented or other propriety technologies; and 28) Nokia Technologies' ability to execute its plans through business areas such as technology licensing, licensing the Nokia brand and other business ventures including technology innovation and incubation, as well as the risk factors specified on pages 74 to 89 of Nokia's latest annual report on Form 20-F under "Operating and Financial Review and Prospects-Risk factors" and in our Interim Report issued on April 30, 2015. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proven to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Nokia does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required.
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BRUTAL BRAWLER MOTHER RUSSIA BLEEDS & NORSE ACTION RPG EITR COMING TO PC & PLAYSTATION4 FROM DEVOLVER DIGITAL
Devolver Digital has added two astounding new games to its 2016 lineup of incredible indies, as just announced on stage at the Sony PlayStation E3 press conference. First up is the ruthless co-op face-smasher Mother Russia Bleeds from the dangerous folks at developer Le Cartel, as well as the gorgeous Norse-based action RPG EITR from the duo of centaurs at developer Eneme Entertainment. Both games will launch on PC and PlayStation4 in 2016. Each title is being demo'd by appointment only in the Devolver Digital Lot of BBQ and Debauchery at this year's E3.
About Mother Russia Bleeds:
Mother Russia Bleeds is an ultra-violent co-op brawler overflowing with an unmistakable style and unforgettably brutal action for up to four players at once. Set in an alternate U.S.S.R, the story centers on a desperate crew of imprisoned street fighters that must overcome an oppressive criminal authority and crippling drug addictions through any means necessary. Battle solo or alongside friends locally and online in an exceptional story mode campaign or harden your resolve in a multitude of formidable challenge and versus modes. motherrussiableeds.com | @russiableeds
Gameplay Trailer:
About EITR:
The Shield Maiden, as with all mortal Norsemen, was to have her fate determined by the three fate-weaving Norns and their sacred loom before she even entered the world. However, her destiny was shattered when the mischievous god Loki interfered, dripping spots of the wretched substance Eitr into the unwoven loom, forever altering the Shield Maiden's path and engulfing the great tree Yggdrasil in darkness. Now the Shield Maiden must venture into the nine Norse worlds connected by Yggdrasil and unravel the mystery of her fate. Hit up eitrthegame.com | @EitrTheGame
Gameplay Trailer:
Asset Downloads: press.devolverdigital.com - trailer download, b-roll, logos, fact sheets and screens
Quote from Fork: "Come for the mythological Norse adventures and Soviet-era beatdowns but stay for the BBQ and body odor. Please don't use that as my E3 quote, Stephanie."
Be sure to follow @DevolverDigital for the latest updates on what those fools are up to.
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KTC Brings TV Designs into The 3.0 Era with L91F Series
As essential home appliances, TV are experiencing increasing changes of late. An excellent TV product is not only powerful experience in appearance, but also has outstanding performance. Increasingly, consumers are requesting products that are no longer just defined by the mere performance requirements for a television, but rather, in today's competitive large-screen TV market, an excellent design is also become a must have feature when shopping.
Television sets have changed quite a bit from the CRT models to today's LCD TVs. In general, the appearance of modern TVs has gone through many changes represented by 3 stages. The first stage was a full plastic appearance where the entire television appeared in all plastic, such as heavy CRT TVs, projection TVs and earlier LCD TVs. This design was mainly due to age limiting technology, manufacturing abilities and the internal structure of a television, and of course for reducing costs.
From an aesthetic point of view, a thinner and narrower metal frame can better blend with the TV screen, with the visual effect being closer to a borderless result. The ultra-narrow metal frame shell, as if a piece of art carved, exudes a calm yet strong atmosphere.
KTC is working hard to bring some of the most innovative and stylish televisions the world has yet to see. To find out more, visit the KTC website at: http://www.ktc.com.cn
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LG'S NEWEST MICRO LED PROJECTOR DELIVERS MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT, MINIMUM WEIGHT
LG Electronics (LG) is proud to announce its newest addition to the Minibeam Series of projectors, the Minibeam Nano (Model PV150G), LG's smallest, lightest and most affordable projector to date. As the world's leading manufacturer of LED projectors for seven straight years1, LG is in an enviable position of defining the direction of the projector market. The miniscule Minibeam Nano delivers high mobility and versatility to consumers for an enjoyable cinematic experience without the inconvenience of wires and weight.
The Minibeam Nano's advanced LED lamp displays rich and natural colors and is rated for 30,000 hours, equivalent to a lifespan of 10 years if viewed 8 hours a day. The Auto Keystone function automatically adjusts and controls the projected image, optimizing the angle for the best viewing experience. And because the LG Minibeam Nano can display a picture up to 100 inches diagonally, the friends and family can enjoy the home theater experience together.
The Minibeam Nano projector will be available starting this month in key markets including North America, Asia, Europe, Africa/Middle East and Latin America. Consumers are encouraged to check their local LG website for more information on availability and pricing.
Key Specifications:
- Native Resolution: 854 x 480 (WVGA)
- Brightness : 100 ANSI lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1 (Full On / Full Off)
- Illumination: RGB LED (Lifespan: up to 30,000 hours)
- Image Size: up to 100 inches (Wall-to-Lens Distance: 3.625m)
- Throw Ratio: 1.64 (Normal Throw)
- Battery : Built-in (Up to 2 hours)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Dimensions (W/D/H): 108 x 103 x 44mm
- Weight: 270g
- Sound : Built-in (1W Mono)
- Screen Share: Wired and Wireless Mirroring with Smartphone / Tablet / PC
- USB Support: HD DivX / Office Viewer
- HDMI: Supports up to Full HD input
- Power Source: 100-240V AC-DC Adapter / 3,800mAh Battery
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