Microsoft used its time alongside the Nokia Lumia phone unveiling to show unique tie-ins between Windows Phone and the Xbox 360. Xbox Companion lets users steer video on the console, such as from the Video Marketplace. It gives users visual thumbnails for what’s available as well as related content. Like most smartphone remotes, it works […]
Mint.com has launched v2.0 of its iOS app, introducing a native iPad interface. The increase in screen space allows the inclusion of interactive graphs, which reveal more information when touched. Likewise users have access to a redesigned overview screen, displaying a quick view of content like alerts and current financial status. The app also supports […]
Virgin Mobile’s budget-focused payLo service today announced the availability of the Samsung M575 messaging phone for “talkers and texters.” The M575, which is similar to the M570/Restore, features a slide-out text keyboard, 3.5mm audio jack, 2-megapixel camera, EVDO 3G data, memory card slot and stereo Bluetooth. payLo customers who choose the Talk & Text plan […]
ANew backdoor intrusion attempts to turn Macs into bots for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and can also open them to other exploits, says security firm ESET. The malware is operated through IRC networks, and connects to one of a list of IRC servers so it can interpret commands received in a chat channel. Beyond turning […]
Microsoft on Tuesday marked the tenth anniversary of Windows XP shipping by doing its best to kill use of the OS. The company’s Rich Reynolds heralded the impact of XP, noting that it was there at the threshold of changes both in technology as well as in Microsoft’s leadership. Simultaneously, however, he mounted a campaign […]
Sony is treating Aaron Sorkin its top choice for writing the upcoming Steve Jobs movie, the Los Angeles Times reports. The paper’s information is said to come from an anonymous source briefed on the film. Sorkin has allegedly been considering the job, but as of yesterday had not made a decision. The writer and producer […]
Sprint plans to deploy Long Term Evolution-Advanced on its 800MHz spectrum during the first half of 2013, said an executive at the 4G World trade show today. Iyad Tarazi, vice president of network development at Sprint, said that the company will deploy LTE-Advanced Release 10 in a 10×10 configuration. It believes it can achieve download […]
Opera has updated Opera Mini to version 4.4 for phones that run Java-based (or J2ME) platforms. Opera Mini 4.4 brings the browser up-to-date with the more powerful smartphone variant of Opera Mini 6.5. This chiefly includes better integration with Facebook and Twitter and more refined user interface elements. The new version for Java phones also […]
Rockstar Games web site gave the world a huge jolt today. On the front page the studio has confirmed through a simple logo the existence of Grand Theft Auto V. The only other detail featured is a Nov. 2 launch of the game’s first trailer. To say Grand Theft Auto V is a highly anticipated […]
The worldwide sales figures are in for week one of Batman: Arkham City which show that an impressive 4.6 million units have sold: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that Batman: Arkham City™, the critically acclaimed videogame developed by Rocksteady Studios, has shipped more than 4.6 million units worldwide since its October […]
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