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The Ouya Game Platform Reaches Milestone of 10,000 Developers
In March, Ouya CEO Julie Uhrman stated that there were already 8,000 developers working on games for its gamebox. And in less than a month, Ouya hit a milestone as there are already 10,000 game developers working on titles for the Ouya gamebox which will be released commercially in June 4, 2013. “It’s really awesome, ...
Of Smart Homes and Smart Undies
According to GBI Research’s report Smart Cities Market to 2017, smart cities will double by 2017. Smart cities are those that have digitalized their systems to be able to “respond intelligently to the needs of their jurisdictions.” The boom in smart cities will be fueled by a number of factors, one of which will be the ...
Microsoft Confirms Mini-Surface Tablets Coming Soon
In today’s mobile and social news roundup: Microsoft confirms mini tablets; Google revving for Android game center; Twitter announce video partnership with BBC; and Chinese pirates launch own app store. Microsoft confirms mini tablets Last week, it was rumored that Microsoft may be preparing to launch smaller Surface tablets sometime this year. Instead of brushing ...
Should Game Developers for Consoles Shift to Mobile App Development?
Microsoft and Sony have yet to release their latest game consoles and it might be what’s causing some disruption in the gaming world: game titles aren’t doing too well and game developers are already shifting their focus to mobile gaming. You can’t blame game developers for abandoning consoles for mobile as more people are downloading ...
Amazon’s Siri-Killing Ambitions & Twitter’s New Music Service
In today’s SiliconANGLE news roundup: Amazon preps smartphone with Evi buy; Google Glass ownership confusion; Google Fiber coming to Utah; Intel acquires Mashery to remain relevant; Samsung partners with rival HyNix to meet Galaxy SIV supply; Kirabook lighter than MacBook Air, LinkedIn overhauls mobile apps; Yahoo! launches new iOS apps; Piggybackr allows crowdfunding for kids’ ...
Not Ryan Seacrest? Here’s Three Twitter #Music Alternatives
If you haven’t heard, Twitter #Music is now up – the web service and the iOS app. But what is Twitter #music? What does it actually do? Twitter #music
iPhone Users Prefer Convenience Over Security : Here’s Three Ways to Get Smart on Safety
How many of the following actions do you perform on your smartphone: access the internet via WiFi, 3G or 4G; check bank balances and pay bills; shop or make in-app purchases? Now, are you aware of mobile internet’s security risks? Probably, but more importantly, do you care? The smartphone has become an invaluable convenience in ...
Thou Shall Not Lend Your Google Glass – Unless Google Approves
In today’s mobile and social news roundup: Google Glass restrictions grow; Nokia Q1 reports record-breaking Lumia sales; Twitter #Music launching today; Amazon smartphone rumor fueled by Evi acquisition; and LinkedIn updates apps for a more personalized experience. Google Glass restrictions grow
Three Things Netflix Needs for its HTML5 Transition
Netflix uses Microsoft’s Silverlight plug-in to deliver high quality videos to PCs and Macs; however with Silverlight ending in 2021 and Flash dying, Netflix is running out of options for delivering videos to online viewers. The obvious answer points to HTML5, but for that transition to happen Netflix will need to prepare. Starting last year, ...
Three Real Steve Jobs Documentaries to Watch Online [Plus a Fake Bonus]
Funny or Die has finally released iSteve, its mockumentary about the late Steve Jobs. Originally, the film was supposed to air on the 15th, but was pushed back following the Boston bombing on Monday. It’s a 78-minute film that let’s people see the “human side” of Jobs, like where Justin Long, the actor playing the ...