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The Best And Worst 3D Prints
3D printing has gotten consumers all excited because of the potential it offers. From the creative to the curious to the entrepreneur, the endless possibilities of 3D printing have  been difficult to resist. Today, 3D printing is more accessible to the average person, although it still cannot be considered... Read more
World of Warcraft Loses 1.3 Million Subscribers
Online adventure game World of Warcraft has seen a 14% drop in subscribers in the first three months of the year, according to a report by publisher Activision Blizzard. The trend is likely to continue, although World of Warcraft remains the most popular subscriber-based massively multiplayer online game. The... Read more
‘Watch ABC’ App For iOS To Start Steaming Live Shows
ABC is bringing live streams of show from local networks to its iOS app. The new feature will include a “Live” button in the Watch ABC app for iPhone and iPad users. The move marks the first time a major US broadcaster has decided to provide live streams of... Read more
EA Gets Exclusive Rights over Star Wars Games
The fate of future Star Wars games seemed uncertain after Disney shut down the LucasArts game development division, in the wake of purchasing Lucasfilm last year. But it seems fans of the popular sci-fi franchise have nothing to fear, as news emerged that Disney gave Electronic Arts exclusive rights... Read more
Dell Acquires Cloud Company Enstratius
Dell has further consolidated its position in the cloud market with the purchase of Enstratius. Enstratius is a cloud company that offers cloud management services including a range of software designed for the purpose. It enables businesses to manage single or multiple clouds at the same time, depending on... Read more
Video Game Slows Down Mental Aging
Next time somebody tells you you’re spending way too much time on your hidden object adventure games, show them this story. Researchers have confirmed that a brain-teasing game challenge now and then can actually help slow down mental decay associated with the aging process. Iowa City University scientists came... Read more
7 Google Glass Features That Will Convince You to Buy
When Google Glass was first “announced” back in early 2012, the rumor mill went on overdrive. Speculation was rife about what Google was planning to do. Wearable technology ideas were thrown left and right. Augmented reality rumors were even brought up. At this point, with Google Glass being available... Read more
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon: A Blast from the Past
Do you miss the 1980s? The neon lights, the hairdos, the action packed movies that you had so much fun watching despite their preposterous plot? Then this is the perfect game for you. Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is refreshingly camp, with unbelievable characters and intentionally awful writing. In... Read more
Wolfenstein The New Order Slated for Late 2013 Release
The game that started the first person shooter craze and made killing Nazis a favorite pastime for millions of gamers is back. Wolfenstein The New Order was officially unveiled by publisher Bethesda and will be released at the end of the year. The game will follow the same protagonist... Read more
First 3D Printed Gun Successfully Test Fired
The world’s first 3D printed gun has been test fired in the United States, triggering a flurry of criticism and health and safety warnings. The gun, dubbed the Liberator, was designed by Defense Distributed, a Texas-based firm headed by 25-year-old law student Cody Wilson. It took the company a... Read more
Shadow of the Eternals Crowdfunding Begins
Canadian game developers Precursor Games have launched a crowdfunding campaign for their new title, Shadow of the Eternals, dubbed as the spiritual successor of the critically acclaimed survival horror Eternal Darkness, released in 2002. Shadow of the Eternals will have a similar plot in that it will span more... Read more
Spark Core: Wi-Fi Connectivity for Everything
Adding Wi-Fi to your computing projects and apparently to a wide range of different devices could become a breeze soon, when the new Spark Core, a tiny development platform, hits the market. The device is advertised as being able to add Wi-Fi connectivity to virtually anything, from a security camera to... Read more
The Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari Superwatch
Have you just purchased Ferrari’s latest supercar, the elegant, eye-catching LaFerrari model and now you’re wondering what to accessorize it with? Well, chances are that you didn’t, really. But even if you’re like the rest of us mortals and have to settle for admiring Ferrari’s $1.3 million beauty from... Read more
Lenovo and IBM Server Deal Falls Through
With large businesses, it is quite common to see business deals being made that are conducive towards their productivity and progress. However, sometimes, it is quite possible for these business deals to fold upon themselves, much like it happened with the business deal that had been discussed between the... Read more
Google Glass Stores Could Be Launched To Sell Glasses
When Google Glass makes its way onto the open market Google could push the new wearable technology  through the launching of various retail locations. The retail locations according to a new rumor would be used to showcase the glasses while setting them up and educating customers about their use.... Read more
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Details Revealed
More details have been revealed about Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, the sixth major installment in Ubisoft’s popular action adventure open world video game franchise. Lead scriptwriter Darby McDevitt recently explained that the two main themes of the game will be sexual immorality and repentance. That explains why the... Read more
IMAX Launches Private Home Theater System
If you’re a big fan of the movies and have about $1-$2 million to spare, we’ve got some good news for you: now you can experience the world’s most immersive entertainment experience in your own home, with the IMAX Private Theatre system. IMAX is launching this impressive theater package... Read more
Is Google Taking On The Gaming Scene?
There is no doubt that Google is the biggest name in the world of online search. Additionally, no one can deny that Google has made a lot of progress in niches other than search. While Google Glass can do search, it also is being touted as the next big... Read more