Archive for: September, 2011

Microsoft Says Windows 8 Secure Boot Will Not Lock Out Other OSs

Microsoft’s Tony Mangefeste in a response to early adopters tried to calm down fears that Windows 8 might be used to shut out Linux or competing operating systems. After Red Hat engineer Matt Garrett worried that the UEFI firmware’s secure boot feature could be used to exclude non-official operating systems, Sinofsky stepped in to clarify […]

Another World Comes to iOS – Offers Both Original and Updated Graphics

Original developer Eric Chahi, in collaboration with French companies DotEmu and publisher BulkyPix has released a “20th Anniversary Edition” of his classic computer game Another World (called “Out of This World” in France) for iOS, featuring lightly upgraded graphics for HD and Retina displays (with the option of using the original graphics). Porting for the […]

Spotify Will Go Invite-Free in the US

Spotify in the wake of its Facebook Open Graph support said it was phasing out the invitation-only system for the US version. Listeners will have the option of signing up on their own, like their European counterparts. The company’s community lead Andres Sehr explained in a brief TechCrunch chat that members would need to sign […]

JBL On Tour iBT – Portable Bluetooth Speaker for VoIP and Music

Harman has launched a compact stereo music system aimed at mobile audiophiles. The JBL On Tour iBT is a portable two-channel all-in-one system that connects to iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as most other tablets and smartphones, using Bluetooth. The circular unit is relatively small at 6.5 inches diameter and just over 1.6 inches […]

Gowalla Addss Social Guides, New Features to iOS and Android Apps

Social check-in service Gowalla has announced on Thursday the release of new free iPhone and Android apps that include a feature called Social Guides. They include places friends recommend, advice from experts and the best of what’s local in particular cities, parks and other regions. The launch covers 60 cities and shows off photos, highlights and […]

SugarSync Adds New Menu Bar and Text Editor to iOS Version

SugarSync has updated its self-titled iOS application that allows users to backup, access, sync and share all of their files on the SugarSync Cloud. The update features a built-in text editor that allows users to create or edit plain text files directly within the app, as well a new menu bar that can be used […]

PBS to Debut New Ken Burns Documentary on iOS Before TV Showing

Prohibition, the latest documentary from Public Television filmmakers Ken Burns​ and Lynn Novick, will debut on the PBS app for iOS devices nine days before being shown on television, CNet reports. The first of three parts of the five-and-a-half-hour film will appear today, while it won’t debut on television until Sunday, October 2nd. A 30-minute […]

Mark of the Assassin DLC Trailer for Dragon Age 2

A brand new trailer for Dragon Age 2 DLC provides the first look at the new chapter in the rise of Hawke. With relish, the dwarf rogue Varric narrates this untold tale of how the Champion of Kirkwall joined forces with Tallis, a stealthy companion with her own agenda, to attempt an unprecedented theft., Though […]

Pillow Pets Coming to Nintendo DS

GameMill Entertainment today announced plans to bring the loveable and cuddly Pillow Pets companions to Nintendo DS as an exciting and entertaining adventure game. The Pillow Pets™ game for Nintendo DS is set to launch in North America this Holiday. Based on the beloved children’s line of plush pillows from CJ Products that easily transform […]

Xbox 360 to Stream Live Music from the iHeartRadio Festival

Xbox 360 owners will be able to have an exclusive stream of Clear Channel’s upcoming iHeartRadio festival. Clear Channel, which operates many of the major radio stations throughout the country, is going all out this weekend with two nonstop days of concerts from such superstars as Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Coldplay, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny […]

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