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MSI's thin, light and quiet VR backpack is literally the coolest yet
- September 13, 2016
HP and MSI were the first big names in the door and Alienware followed suit (or backpack, rather) a few months later as it showed of its own take on the burgeoning movement at E3 - in prototype form, at least. This mobile PC uses Pascal graphics and hot-swappable batteries to offer an untethered VR experience. It also comes with battery indicators: each battery's life is illuminated through 4 white lights located next to the mount. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
HP and MSI were the first big names in the door and Alienware followed suit (or backpack, rather) a few months later as it showed of its own take on the burgeoning movement at E3 - in prototype form, at least. This mobile PC uses Pascal graphics and hot-swappable batteries to offer an untethered VR experience. It also comes with battery indicators: each battery's life is illuminated through 4 white lights located next to the mount. (more...)
Apple To Reveal Date For Next iPhone
- September 13, 2016
Presentations will start at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) and will be live-streamed from the Apple website . You can also stream the event on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows PC or Apple TV. Apple will also release the final public versions of iOS 10, watchOS 3, tvOS 10 and macOS Sierra. The invite features a bokeh-like rendering of the Apple logo against a black background and reads, " See you on the 7th ". (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Presentations will start at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) and will be live-streamed from the Apple website . You can also stream the event on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, Windows PC or Apple TV. Apple will also release the final public versions of iOS 10, watchOS 3, tvOS 10 and macOS Sierra. The invite features a bokeh-like rendering of the Apple logo against a black background and reads, " See you on the 7th ". (more...)
Battlefield 1 Storm Grey And Military Green Xbox One S Bundles Announced
- September 13, 2016
The highlight is the brand new "Military Green" Xbox One S console that comes with 1TB hard-drive, a full downloaded game of Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition and EA Access membership of one month. With Sony pressing the power advantage of the PlayStation Pro this holiday, expect Microsoft to hit highlight the feature and service advantages of the Xbox One and Xbox LIVE. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The highlight is the brand new "Military Green" Xbox One S console that comes with 1TB hard-drive, a full downloaded game of Battlefield 1 Early Enlister Deluxe Edition and EA Access membership of one month. With Sony pressing the power advantage of the PlayStation Pro this holiday, expect Microsoft to hit highlight the feature and service advantages of the Xbox One and Xbox LIVE. (more...)
Netflix's Making a Murderer wins big at Creative Arts Emmys
- September 13, 2016
Netflix had a good night at the second of two Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies on Sunday at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, scoring four awards for its controversial docu-series "Making a Murderer" and one for its documentary feature " What Happened, Miss Simone? ". (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Netflix had a good night at the second of two Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies on Sunday at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, scoring four awards for its controversial docu-series "Making a Murderer" and one for its documentary feature " What Happened, Miss Simone? ". (more...)
Luck looks impressive in 1st game back despite loss to Lions
- September 13, 2016
They couldn't do it. Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford marched the Lions down the field, and set up Matt Prater's 43-yard game-winning field goal with four seconds left. The former Indianapolis Cathedral standout was used more in the downfield passing attack than he had in previous games with Indianapolis . It looked like Hilton may have gotten hurt on the play, but he stayed in on the very next play. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
They couldn't do it. Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford marched the Lions down the field, and set up Matt Prater's 43-yard game-winning field goal with four seconds left. The former Indianapolis Cathedral standout was used more in the downfield passing attack than he had in previous games with Indianapolis . It looked like Hilton may have gotten hurt on the play, but he stayed in on the very next play. (more...)
Google starts rolling out Android N update to Android One devices
- September 13, 2016
Both vulnerabilities have already been patched, although some Android users will need to wait before the update reaches them. However, it would have been easy to turn into a weapon or to be detected by people with bad intentions. Devices from other manufacturers will see the patch land in due course which means users are in harm's way until things are sealed tight in the most proper manner one can think of. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Both vulnerabilities have already been patched, although some Android users will need to wait before the update reaches them. However, it would have been easy to turn into a weapon or to be detected by people with bad intentions. Devices from other manufacturers will see the patch land in due course which means users are in harm's way until things are sealed tight in the most proper manner one can think of. (more...)
Microsoft Exec on PS4 Pro Reveal -- "They Did a Nice Job"
- September 13, 2016
The PS4 Pro will be available on November 10th for $399 and the slimmer PS4 will hit the shelves on September 15th for $299. Combined with the PS4 Pro, the goggles offer players an even more intense gaming experience in comparison with using them with the current PS4 model. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The PS4 Pro will be available on November 10th for $399 and the slimmer PS4 will hit the shelves on September 15th for $299. Combined with the PS4 Pro, the goggles offer players an even more intense gaming experience in comparison with using them with the current PS4 model. (more...)
Ex-Blizzard exec Rob Pardo launches new gaming studio in Irvine
- September 13, 2016
Seventeen-year Blizzard Entertainment veteran Rob Pardo announced Bonfire Studios this morning via a detailed post on Medium . Bonfire Studios was founded with the help of $25m in funding from Riot Games and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Seventeen-year Blizzard Entertainment veteran Rob Pardo announced Bonfire Studios this morning via a detailed post on Medium . Bonfire Studios was founded with the help of $25m in funding from Riot Games and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. (more...)
Instagram Is Updating Its Filters for Apple's iPhone 7
- September 13, 2016
That's a leap of £60 at the low end and a whopping £100 at the top. This is more Apple's limitation for the Lightning connector than it is Belkin's fault. There seems to be a directional shift in the Apple Watch as it is now more oriented towards the adventurous and sportsperson. If you would prefer to buy your phone, you can pay for it in 24 payments (i.e. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
That's a leap of £60 at the low end and a whopping £100 at the top. This is more Apple's limitation for the Lightning connector than it is Belkin's fault. There seems to be a directional shift in the Apple Watch as it is now more oriented towards the adventurous and sportsperson. If you would prefer to buy your phone, you can pay for it in 24 payments (i.e. (more...)
Resident Evil 7's Survival Pack pre-order DLC revealed
- September 13, 2016
The creatures themselves are surprisingly divergent from typical Resident Evil fare; they look like a cross between the Prototype series' protagonists and some of the slimier FromSoft fare. The game is set to be released on PC and is also built on Unreal Engine 4. Capcom has shown cryptic video tapes that are not representative Resident Evil 7 gameplay. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The creatures themselves are surprisingly divergent from typical Resident Evil fare; they look like a cross between the Prototype series' protagonists and some of the slimier FromSoft fare. The game is set to be released on PC and is also built on Unreal Engine 4. Capcom has shown cryptic video tapes that are not representative Resident Evil 7 gameplay. (more...)
Italian GP: We need to improve start weakness - Hamilton
- September 13, 2016
That cut the lead to just nine points going into the Italian GP, a race that Hamilton loves and has dominated in the past. Kimi Raikkonen ended the race in fourth place, giving Ferrari their best finish since the European Grand Prix, ahead of the race-long battle between Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Williams' Valtteri Bottas, which was decided by a courageous overtaking manoeuvre at the first chicane. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
That cut the lead to just nine points going into the Italian GP, a race that Hamilton loves and has dominated in the past. Kimi Raikkonen ended the race in fourth place, giving Ferrari their best finish since the European Grand Prix, ahead of the race-long battle between Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Williams' Valtteri Bottas, which was decided by a courageous overtaking manoeuvre at the first chicane. (more...)
South Korea prepared to reduce North Korea 'to ashes' if attacked
- September 13, 2016
South Korea's Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said Monday that South Korea and US intelligence authorities believe North Korea has the ability to detonate another atomic device anytime at the Punggye-ri test site, where the five previous atomic explosions took place. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
South Korea's Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said Monday that South Korea and US intelligence authorities believe North Korea has the ability to detonate another atomic device anytime at the Punggye-ri test site, where the five previous atomic explosions took place. (more...)
Pokemon Go trading system is coming soon
- September 13, 2016
The possible bad news, however, is that it may take some time before the Gen 2 Pokemon are finally added. Niantic's aim is to make " Pokemon GO " free of cheating. Several other countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, South Korea, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Syria, Burma, Lebanon, Maldives, Turkey, Nepal, North Korea, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Oman, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Israel, Yemen etc are yet to get the game. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The possible bad news, however, is that it may take some time before the Gen 2 Pokemon are finally added. Niantic's aim is to make " Pokemon GO " free of cheating. Several other countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, South Korea, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Syria, Burma, Lebanon, Maldives, Turkey, Nepal, North Korea, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Oman, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Israel, Yemen etc are yet to get the game. (more...)
Sony won't charge for PS4 Pro 4K HDR patches
- September 13, 2016
Keep checking back with more on the PS4 Pro and Scorpio in the days and weeks ahead. And the look fits considering the console's pumped up performance. Additionally, it's likely that the majority of 4K content being played on those 4K displays is coming across services like Netflix, as Ultra HD Blu-rays require expensive Ultra HD Blu-ray players. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Keep checking back with more on the PS4 Pro and Scorpio in the days and weeks ahead. And the look fits considering the console's pumped up performance. Additionally, it's likely that the majority of 4K content being played on those 4K displays is coming across services like Netflix, as Ultra HD Blu-rays require expensive Ultra HD Blu-ray players. (more...)
Apple AirPods are EarPods Without Wires That Cost $159
- September 13, 2016
The iPhone 7 pre-order frenzy began today, and despite the phone not looking like an evolutionary leap forward, it is generating the usual amount of hype among people who can't wait to get it. The iPhone 7 has a new 12-megapixel camera and a 7-megapixel front facing camera so you can take better selfies. In most cases that's either an iPhone 6 or 6S, although AT&T and Sprint will also accept the Galaxy S7. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
The iPhone 7 pre-order frenzy began today, and despite the phone not looking like an evolutionary leap forward, it is generating the usual amount of hype among people who can't wait to get it. The iPhone 7 has a new 12-megapixel camera and a 7-megapixel front facing camera so you can take better selfies. In most cases that's either an iPhone 6 or 6S, although AT&T and Sprint will also accept the Galaxy S7. (more...)
Instagram now lets you hide inappropriate comments
- September 13, 2016
Exactly what's on Instagram's preset list of keywords is unclear at this point, the company only saying that it's built from words and phrases that are "often reported as inappropriate". Users will be able to add words to this list as they choose. Systrom said that Instagram accepted its responsibility as a company to keep the network positive and safe. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Exactly what's on Instagram's preset list of keywords is unclear at this point, the company only saying that it's built from words and phrases that are "often reported as inappropriate". Users will be able to add words to this list as they choose. Systrom said that Instagram accepted its responsibility as a company to keep the network positive and safe. (more...)
Apple Watch Series 2 breaks new ground
- September 13, 2016
Not only that, an impressive new speaker mechanism squirts out any water that finds its way inside the Apple Watch Nike+. Although Apple is hoping to eat into Fitbit's market share, Betty Chen, an analyst at Mizuho Securities USA, said in a research report that a "lack of meaningful differentiation within the fitness features from Apple " may make it hard for consumers to switch to the Apple Watch 2, which the analyst noted costs more than Fitbit's products. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Not only that, an impressive new speaker mechanism squirts out any water that finds its way inside the Apple Watch Nike+. Although Apple is hoping to eat into Fitbit's market share, Betty Chen, an analyst at Mizuho Securities USA, said in a research report that a "lack of meaningful differentiation within the fitness features from Apple " may make it hard for consumers to switch to the Apple Watch 2, which the analyst noted costs more than Fitbit's products. (more...)
Titanfall Frontline Mobile Game Available for Free This Fall
- September 13, 2016
Titanfall: Frontline is a strategy card game coming to iOS and Android "this fall". We'll have more information on Titanfall: Frontline as it becomes available, so stay tuned. The title was the third highest-rated Xbox One game of released in 2014, according to video game review score aggregator Metacritic. For those interested, you can pre-register for the game below, and upon release, you will be rewarded with in-game goodies. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Titanfall: Frontline is a strategy card game coming to iOS and Android "this fall". We'll have more information on Titanfall: Frontline as it becomes available, so stay tuned. The title was the third highest-rated Xbox One game of released in 2014, according to video game review score aggregator Metacritic. For those interested, you can pre-register for the game below, and upon release, you will be rewarded with in-game goodies. (more...)
Dad charged in 6-year-old's slaying on Blue Ridge Parkway
- September 13, 2016
Seth Willis Pickering, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lila Pickering. Seth Pickering, 36, allegedly abducted his daughter Lila from child protective services on September 9, reports USA Today. I don't know how he got her near her. 'She would jump in his lap and smile and laugh and be so happy when he was holding her'. Myrtle Beach police arrested a woman after they say she stole cooking wine and passed out inside a grocery store bathroom. (more...)
- September 13, 2016
Seth Willis Pickering, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lila Pickering. Seth Pickering, 36, allegedly abducted his daughter Lila from child protective services on September 9, reports USA Today. I don't know how he got her near her. 'She would jump in his lap and smile and laugh and be so happy when he was holding her'. Myrtle Beach police arrested a woman after they say she stole cooking wine and passed out inside a grocery store bathroom. (more...)
TiVo Unveils New 6-Tuner 4K Bolt Plus
- September 13, 2016
These features were also included in the BOLT DVR which was launched previous year. It's called the BOLT+ and it happens to support 4K UHD content just like the 4K Bolt DVR which was launched by TiVo in the fall past year. The Bolt Plus acts as a client for the Plex home theater server, meaning you can stream from your own local video and music collection, too. OnePass lets you consolidate all the episodes of a favorite show via your cable TV service and online services like Netflix, Amazon ... (more...)
- September 13, 2016
These features were also included in the BOLT DVR which was launched previous year. It's called the BOLT+ and it happens to support 4K UHD content just like the 4K Bolt DVR which was launched by TiVo in the fall past year. The Bolt Plus acts as a client for the Plex home theater server, meaning you can stream from your own local video and music collection, too. OnePass lets you consolidate all the episodes of a favorite show via your cable TV service and online services like Netflix, Amazon ... (more...)
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