by Todd Haselton,
The top mobile application in the United States during 2012 was Facebook, according to a net metric published by comScore. The social network surpassed Google Maps right around mid-September when Apple decided to ditch the map platform for its own solution. Google Maps continued to…
by Sean P. Aune,
According to recent reports, Amazon is looking to get serious about original programming by launching a series based on Zombieland. Ever since the film Zombieland had a decent turn at the box office back in 2009 there has been talk of either a second movie or…
by Adriana Lee,
Politicians and Hollywood actors aren’t the only ones who get caught in sex scandals. Turns out, the technorati aren’t immune to it either. Chief Operating Officer Keith Rabois resigned from his position at mobile payment processing company Square after being accused of sexual harassment. New…
by Brandon Russell,
Vine is interesting, and very addictive. Under Twitter’s wing, the platform gives users the opportunity to capture and easily share six second video clips—the results can be great. The service has just launched, so it’s still in its infancy, but I can’t wait to see…
by Brandon Russell,
Multiple reports suggest Facebook and Instagram users are suddenly being locked out of their accounts without explanation. And the only way to regain access is to provide an image of a government issued ID. Apparently, a select number of users have been asked to confirm…
by Brandon Russell,
We’re just days away from seeing RIM finally unveil its last hope, BlackBerry 10. From what we’ve seen, we’re genuinely impressed with what the Waterloo company has accomplished—the extra time and care put into the mobile OS seems worth the wait. Needless to say, we’re…
by Brandon Russell,
We already know Samsung is going to release the Galaxy Note 8.0. In addition to a leaked roadmap TechnoBuffalo acquired earlier this week, pictures of the device have surfaced, showing of its Note-like appearance. In the run up to Mobile World Congress, information is becoming…
by Brandon Russell,
Sixty million sold Windows 8 licenses may sound like a lot, but that’s a broad figure. It doesn’t specifically tell us whether consumers are actually using the OS or not, or if those licenses are simply sitting in unsold computers. Microsoft has repeatedly said Windows…
by Adriana Lee,
Recently, actor Ben Curtis told Bloomberg that he could turn the troubled Dell computer company around. Well, maybe not Curtis himself, but his alter-ego, “Steven, the Dell Dude,” a popular character in a string of commercials that ran over a decade ago. (If you don’t…
by Sean P. Aune,
The Walt Disney company has confirmed that J.J. Abrams is officially the director of Star Wars Episode VII. Rumors began circulating on Thursday that J.J. Abrams – known for his recent tenure directing films such as Star Trek and Super 8 – will be taking…
by Maximum PC,
A journalist claims Android is popular because it’s cheap, not because it’s good. Android is stomping all over iOS in market share. According to data compiled by International Data Corporation (IDC), Android was installed on 75 percent of the 181.1 million smartphones shipped around the…
by Sean P. Aune,
Microsoft’s new advertisement for Internet Explorer is a salute to every fad you can think of from the 1990s. What executive at Microsoft thought it was a good idea to compare one of their premiere products no fads that no one wants to remember? Technology…
by Ron Duwell,
Earthbound is finally being made available digitally the the Wii U’s recently unveiled Virtual Console, but only through Nintendo of Japan’s channels. While Nintendo fans around the world will be getting seven games by July, Earthbound does not rank among them anywhere else in besides…
by Adriana Lee,
CBS just can’t seem to resist messing with its tech journalists. Earlier this month, when CNET chose Dish Network’s new Hopper with Sling for its Best of CES awards, the broadcasting powerhouse forced the editors to pull their selection due to corporate’s lawsuit with the…
by Sean P. Aune,
Returning All My Children Actors Gallery All My Children and One Life to Live are officially coming back this spring, but you’ll see them first online as opposed to a TV network. After several delays, Prospect Park has gotten all of its ducks in a…
by Ron Duwell,
Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is now available for the iOS, and publisher Ubisoft has a new trailer to show it off. The Saturday morning cartoon RPG/puzzle game spin on the classic fantasy series walked away with a few surprising awards back when it…
by Adriana Lee,
There are two immutable truths whenever culinary hedonism and technology meet: There is always someone in the dining room or at your table who chooses talking/texting/checking Facebook over engaging the actual friends right in front of them. Reactions vary greatly: “Normals” tend to shake their…
by Brandon Russell,
Jon R. is back to tackle the biggest tech rumors of this week! In this episode of Rumor Roundup, Jon talks about the recent PlayStation 4 leaks. The PS4, also known internally as Orbis, is rumored to pack mega specs including an octa-core processor, 8…
by Brandon Russell,
Your phablet is getting so unruly that you need a companion device in order to properly tame it, according to HTC. To ease your pain, to give your tired hands a rest, why not pair an NFC/Bluetooth-enabled sidekick so you can USE YOUR PHONE WITHOUT…
by Brandon Russell,
If you want to get a taste of Jelly Bean on the Xperia T, Sony on Friday said it has released an official alpha ROM for unlocked devices only. It’s obviously not the full deal, but it gives users an idea of what to expect—if…
by Brandon Russell,
Microsoft said it has sold 60 million Windows 8 licenses since launch, even despite the bold new OS looking much different on the surface (no pun intended). That’s great, and shows there’s real interest. But not everyone is happy with the changes. Some people want…
by Eric Frederiksen,
Earlier today, CVG posted an interview with Dead Space 3 Producer John Calhoun that went into a bit more depth. Calhoun explained first that the micro-transactions are pretty limited; weapon-crafting resources are the only thing you can buy, and there are only three tiers. Calhoun…
by Todd Haselton,
Apple rumors are a dime a dozen these days, but we tend to give a little more credence to them when an established website provides a first-hand report. iLounge today said that it has already played with the fifth generation iPad and learned a few insider…
by Ron Duwell,
Sony has received a slap on the wrist for its 2011 PlayStation Network security breach. A U.K. Based watchdog group called Information Commissioner’s Office, ironically abbreviated as ICO, has hit the Japanese electronics giant with a £250,000 (approx. $400,000 USD) fine. While pocket change for…
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