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The Evil Within Promises Survival Horror Revival
The survival horror game genre has not seen too many notable releases lately, but that may change when Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and Bethesda launches The Evil Within. The game promises to revive the genre by being truly scary and keeping players on the edge of their seats,... Read more
Chameleon Wi-Fi Thermostat Blends with Décor
Nobody doubts the importance of a smart thermostat for your home, but did it ever nag you that it’s just not the right color and it sticks out of your décor like a sore thumb? A new WI-FI smart thermostat dubbed the chameleon thermostat for being able to change... Read more
HAPIfork Helps You Eat Slowly & Healthy
Are you eating too fast and can’t seem to be able to stop? Many studies have shown that healthy eating habits don’t have to do only with what you eat, but also with how fast you’re eating. So if you didn’t get enough nagging about how you eat as... Read more
Share Media Across Android & iOS Devices With RemotePlay
Sharing media between devices is something that has become easier as mobile technology developed. Sharing between the same brands and platforms is one thing, but sharing between different platforms is a totally different story, isn’t it? Even the simple act of connecting via Bluetooth between an Android device and... Read more
Injustice: Gods Among Us Does Superheroes Justice
Getting a game about superheroes right is often a toilsome task, as there are so many picky fans out there that have to be satisfied. Injustice: Gods Among Us, the latest release from Mortal Kombat developers NetherRealm, tries to cater to all tastes, with extra treats thrown in for... Read more
SmartWallit: Keep Track of Your Wallet & Phone
We’ve all been through those moments of sheer panic when we pat our pockets or go frantically through our bag and can’t seem to be able to locate our wallet or phone. And the dread you experience when you realize you can’t remember where you left two of your... Read more
GIGS.2.GO The Paper USB Flash Drive
How many times have you found yourself needing a flash drive really badly and not having one on you? Very soon, such worries may stay in the past, as the GIGS.2.GO new portable USB flash drive kit is coming to your aid! The GIGS.2.GO basically consists of four USB... Read more
Defiance: The First Interconnected Game & TV Show
Released earlier this month, Defiance is an ambitious multiplatform, massively multiplayer online shooter created by Trion Worlds. The release was surrounded by more hype than your average MMO, largely due to the fact the game is tied closely to the sci-fi television show with the same name. Trion Worlds... Read more
Want An Ebook Reader? Kobo Might Be The Best Choice
There was a time when all I wanted was a Kindle. I told myself I didn’t need an iPad, and since all I wanted to do was to read, the Kindle was the best choice. All that changed when I did get my hands on the iPad, but I... Read more
Passthoughts – Replace Passwords with Brainwaves
In a world where almost everything about our lives, from personal information to financial data, is on the internet, the need for strong online security is ever greater. We all know that no password is unbreakable, no matter how secure. UC Berkely School of Information researchers have come up... Read more
Killzone: Shadow Fall
This is the latest release in the game series and is a sequel to Killzone 3 and is a first person shooter game.  This is created by Guerilla Games and will only be available for the PlayStation 4. The Setting The game takes place in a futuristic environment some... Read more
What is Microsoft Office ‘Gemini’?
With many of Microsoft’s latest software updates being given the code name ‘Blue’ such as Windows Server Blue, Windows Blue and Windows Phone Blue etc, the next thing that has been added to this series is surprisingly called ‘Gemini.’ Despite the lack of the word Blue anywhere in the... Read more
Kareer.me Offers Passive Job Hunting
Did you know that 74% of workers are always job hunting? According to a 2012 study from CareerBuilder, almost three quarters of all workers are either actively searching for a new job or open to a new opportunity.  Enter Kareer.me.  A new startup that is gaining some traction, Kareer.me... Read more
Share Your Secrets on Whisper
Whisper is an upcoming app that has already gained a large and steadily growing group of followers, along with favorable attention from a group of investors. A Series A funding from a group of partners led by Lightspeed Venture Partners have already raised $3 million for the start up.... Read more
Post Your Invites with Phoster
Gone are the days of hauling bundles of invitations to the Post Office, when planning on hosting an event. Nowadays, most people opt instead to create an event page on Facebook or just send out a mass email or text. And though this is a much cheaper and  more... Read more
Sherpa App: Your Personal Assistant
Everyone dreams of having a personal assistant. You know, preferably someone like Pepper Potts who will do everything for you, even taking out the trash occasionally. Of course, for average people like you and me, a personal Pepper Potts is probably going to stay a dream forever. But there... Read more
Luvocracy: The Pinterest-like site for Shopaholics
Similar to Pinterest in layout and design, Luvocracy is a new San Francisco-based social network that launched into beta last fall. On Pinterest, users can pin any kind of inspirational content that interests them, such as clothing, recipes, vacations spots, and diy project, to share with friends and other... Read more
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Loses 25% Weight
Everything in the world around us is getting thinner, sleeker and faster. We’ve made our cars sleeker, our trains thinner and our planes faster. Now what? Well, a trend which was normally applied to cars, planes, trains and ships has finally moved on towards other accessories. Smart phones and... Read more