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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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Silicone liquid crystal stiffens with repeated compression: Discovery may point toward self-healing materials

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:49 PM PDT

Scientists have found that liquid crystalline silicone stiffens significantly when compressed repeatedly for hours on end. The discovery may lead to new strategies for self-healing materials or biocompatible materials that mimic human tissues.

Common component strategy could improve profits

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:49 PM PDT

Manufacturing using common components can actually reduce product line cannibalization, a finding that could allow firms to improve profits, says new research.

'Super-resolution' microscope possible for nanostructures

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:42 PM PDT

Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures and molecules using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy that does not require fluorescent dyes, representing a practical tool for biomedical and nanotechnology research.

Comparing proteins at a glance: Technique for easy comparisons of proteins in solution

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 10:05 AM PDT

A revolutionary X-ray analytical technique enables researchers at a glance to identify structural similarities and differences between multiple proteins under a variety of conditions and has already been used to gain valuable new insight into a prime protein target for cancer chemotherapy.

Older is wiser: Study shows software developers' skills improve over time

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 08:48 AM PDT

There is a perception in some tech circles that older programmers aren't able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and that they are discriminated against in the software field. But a new study indicates that the knowledge and skills of programmers actually improve over time -- and that older programmers know as much (or more) than their younger peers when it comes to recent software platforms.

Scientists control chirality in carbon nanotubes

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:49 AM PDT

 An ultimate goal in the field of carbon nanotube research is to synthesise single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) with controlled chiralities. Twenty years after the discovery of SWNTs, scientists have managed to control chirality in carbon nanotubes during their chemical vapor deposition synthesis.

Researchers design nanometer-scale material that can speed up, squeeze light

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:46 AM PDT

In a process one researcher compares to squeezing an elephant through a pinhole, researchers have designed a way to engineer atoms capable of funneling light through ultra-small channels.

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Sony Xperia SP Now Available In The UK

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:24 AM PDT

The Sony Xperia SP is now available on the UK with mobile carriers T-Mobile and Orange, and both carriers are offering the handset for £249.99 on their pay as you go offerings, the handset will also be available SIM free from a number of retailers from tomorrow.

The Sony Xperia SP features a 4.6 inch HD Reality Display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, plus a dual core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and an 8 megapixel Exmor RS camera sensor plus a front facing VGA camera for video chat.

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Amazon knocks $20 off Kindle Paperwhite

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:22 AM PDT

Amazon is holding a special promotion for the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, making versions of the device available for $99 with a special promotional code. If you want the Kindle Paperwhite for $20 off just enter the coupon code “KINDLEPW” during the ordering process. The deal applies to any version of the Kindle Paperwhite, and it runs through April 30, 2013.
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Google Now Lands On Apple’s iOS

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:12 AM PDT

Google has updated their Google Search app for Apple’s iOS platform, and the app now included Google Now, according to Google it comes with the same features as the Android version.

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OS X 10.9 Rumoured To Include iOS Style Multitasking

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:09 AM PDT

With Apple’s WWDC fast approaching in June, rumours of what might be announced with regards their latest OS X 10.9 operating system, have been circulating this week.

The latest rumours regarding features that might be included in the OS X 10.9 operating system, include a new iOS Style multitasking feature, together with a major update to Finder, which would be very welcomed.

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Sorry PS Vita, No Monster Hunter For You

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 07:07 AM PDT

Capcom's Monster Hunter was available on the PSP, so many just assumed that it would eventually make its way onto the PS Vita. But sadly it looks like PS Vita owners are out of luck. Unless you want Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, which is basically a PSP port, but Vita owners were no doubt hoping for something a little more exclusive.
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Chat Apps Are Now More Popular Than SMS According To Report

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:54 AM PDT

According to a recent report, chat apps or messaging apps are now more popular than SMS messages, the news comes from Informa who have said that there are now more chat messages sent per day than standard text messages.

In 2012 there were around 17.6 billion text messages sent per day, this compares to 19 messages sent per day from chat or messaging apps like WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger and more.

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Star Command Launches On iOS This Thursday (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:43 AM PDT

Just over a year ago we featured the new Star Command game which was still in its earlier stages of development, but provided enough of a glimpse to show that it was going to be something a little different.

If like me, you have been patiently waiting for its launch, iOS device owners will be plead to learn that the Star Command IOS game will be launching this Thursday on May 2nd. Check out the launch trailer for Star Command after the jump.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Drop Test (Video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:29 AM PDT

With the recent release of the new Samsung Galaxy S4, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to see how the handset performs in a drop test, and we have a video from the guys over at Android Authority comparing the S4 to Apple’s iPhone 5.

Have a look at the video below to see whether the Samsung Galaxy S4 or the Apple iPhone 5 came out best in a drop test, which one do you guys think will come out better?

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 Available Online

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:15 AM PDT

The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available from T-Mobiles online store, the handset is available for $150 up front and then $20 a month for 24 months, this is on their Uncarrier offerings which means you will have to pay a monthly fee for calls, texts and data.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered by a quad core 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, it comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and features a 5 inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

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Square Register iOS Credit Card Payment App Update Rolls Out (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 06:08 AM PDT

Square has this week released a new update for their Square Register iOS app and point-of-sale system, which brings with it a number of new features and tweaks to help small businesses easily accept credit card payments via an iOS device.

Square Register iOS app version 3.0 brings with it features for both iPhone and iPad devices, with the iPhone diversion now able to add items to a sale with a simple tap, and the ability to build your item library for speed at checkout.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8.0) Appears In Bluetooth SIG

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:49 AM PDT

Earlier today Samsung announced their new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0), which comes with a 7 inch display, and now it would appear that details have been revealed on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8.0).

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8.0) recently appeared in the Bluetooth SIG, the device is expected to feature an 8 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and will come with Android Jelly Bean.

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Oppo R809T Smartphone Measures Just 6.93mm Thick But Misses Out On World Record

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:49 AM PDT

Oppo has this week added a new addition to their range of Android tablets, in the form of the newly launched Oppo R809T tablet, which measures just 6.93 mm thick, but not the world record breaking 6.13mm as advertised a few months back.

So the 6.45mm thick Alcatel One Touch Idol smartphone for the moment still holds its title as the worlds thinnest smartphone..

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EVE Online TV Series Based On Player Stories Launching (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:37 AM PDT

CCP Games the creators of the massive EVE Online universe, has this week announced that a new EVE Online TV Series will be launching with stories based on players in game stories.

The new EVE Online TV series will take its inspiration from the millions of people who have left their mark on the EVE Universe via stories submitted to the website.

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Android 4.3 To Be Announced At Google I/O (Rumor)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:35 AM PDT

Google’s I/O developer conference takes place next month, we had expected Google to announce the next major release of Android, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie at their developer conference, although there have been rumors that is is delayed.

Now details have appeared online of a new version of Android, which has yet to be announced, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and it could be this version that is announced next month.

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Footage Released (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 05:16 AM PDT

Blackmagiuc has this week released a demo of the video footage you can capture using their new Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera which was unveiled at NAB earlier this month.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is equipped with a Super 16-sized sensor, and captures its recorded footage directly to SD cards, and features a Micro Four Thirds mount.

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Zoomboard Smartwatch Keyboard Makes Small Screen Typing Easy (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 04:54 AM PDT

With smart watches becoming ever more popular with manufacturers, and Apple, Microsoft, and Google all saying they are developing smartwatch solutions, plenty of new applications and services are sure to be released to run on them.

However one thing that is a little harder to accomplish on a small screen is typing, enter Zoomboard. Zoomboard is a solution specifically designed to make the task of typing on a smaller smartwatch screen easier.

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Hisense Sero 7 Lite Android Tablet Arrives At The FCC

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 04:27 AM PDT

At this years CES exhibition back in January, Chinese manufacturer Hisense was showcasing a number of tablet products including their new Hisense Sero 7 Lite, which Hisense created ready for launch within China.

However it now looks like Hisense is gearing up to the Android tablet to North America after its Hisense Sero 7 Lite Android tablet was spotted at the FCC this week.

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Huawei P6-U06 Leaked

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 04:16 AM PDT

Details have been leaked of another new smartphone from Huawei, the Huawei P6-U06, which could end up being one of the thinnest smartphones to date measuring just 6.18mm thick.

The Huawei P6-U06 is rumored to come with a 4.7 inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, processing comes in the form of a quad core 1.5GHz procesor and it also comes with 2GB of RAM.

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KALQ Keyboard With Unique Key Layout Designed For Faster Tablet Typing

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 04:09 AM PDT

If you find typing on your tablet device or smartphone a little tricky with your thumbs a new solution called the KALQ Keyboard might be just the thing for you to speed up your typing.

The KALQ Keyboard offers users a modified keyboard layout dropping the traditional QWERTY layout for a more unique arrangement of keys, as seen in the picture below.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Design Story (Video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:52 AM PDT

Now that Samsung has launched their new Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, the company has released a video which tells the design story behind their new flagship Android smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy some impressive features and specifications like Smart Pause which will pause the video you are watching when you look away from the display.

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PLAiR Streams Directly To Your HDTV And Supports Android, iOS And Windows

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:52 AM PDT

If you have been patiently waiting for the little PLAiR streaming devices to launch, after being first unveiled back in CES earlier this year, you will be pleased to learn that the PLAiR device is now available to purchase.

PLAiR has been designed to free up its users from the mirroring restrictions of AirPlay and other alternatives. When a user beams a video, PLAiR takes over the streaming and allows the user to browse the Web, logon to Facebook. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action and learn more.

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Eve Online EVR Oculus Rift Trailer Released (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:40 AM PDT

If you are looking forward to gaming using the new Oculus Rift virtual reality gaming headset, you might be interested in a new trailer which has been released this week for Eve Online EVR.

Eve Online EVR has been developed in Unity for the Oculus Rift, and has been created by CCP Games, the developer behind Eve Online and Dust 514.

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Google Nexus 11 Tablet In The Works (Rumor)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:37 AM PDT

We have been hearing a number of rumors about what Google will be releasing soon, and now according to a recent report, Google has a new Nexus tablet in the works, the Google Nexus 11.

The Google Nexus 11 will apparently be made by Samsung for Google, and the device will come with an 11 inch Super PLS TFT display, and an 8 core processor, in the form of Samsung;s Exynos 5 Octa processor.

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Microsoft Rebranding Plans Revealed For Bing, Skype, And Xbox (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:24 AM PDT

Windows Phone design studio general manager Albert Shum and Todd Simmons, creative director at Wolff Olins, recently held a talk called “re-imagining” Microsoft at the recent design day event in Norway, explaining a little more about the latest Microsoft rebranding exercise.

Which goes into a little more depth about the Microsoft rebranding changes the company has gone through over the last year. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the “re-imagining” Microsoft project and see it in action.

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Black HTC One Now Available From Sprint

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:23 AM PDT

When the HTC One launched in the US with mobile carrier Sprint recently, the handset was only available in the silver version, Sprint are now offering the black HTC One.

The HTC One comes with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and features a a 4.7 inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 468 pixels per inch, processing is in the form of a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with a clock speed of 1.7GHz.

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Skryim Legendary Edition Launches In June

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 03:03 AM PDT

Bethesda the creators of the awesome Skyrim game which has now come to the end of its development cycle, has announced the launch of whats probably the final version of the Skyrim game in the form of the Skryim Legendary Edition.

The Skryim Legendary Edition has been rumoured for some time and will be launching in June for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, and will cost $60 and offers the complete Skyrim collection.

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BlackBerry Q10 Sales Off To A Good Start In The UK

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:58 AM PDT

The BlackBerry Q10 went on sale in the UK last Friday, the handset was available exclusively through Selfridges in the UK last weekend, and Selfridges has announced that the handset is their fastest ever selling consumer electronics product.

Selfridges sold out of their initial stock of the BlackBerry Q10 in just two hours at the handsets launch, with more stock being delivered throughout the day to keep up with demand.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Vs iPhone 5, Displays Compared

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:49 AM PDT

Samsung has now launched its new Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, earlier we saw some teardown photos of the new S4 and now the guys over at DisplayMate has tested the Samsung Galaxy S4 vs iPhone 5, the two handsets displays were put head to head to see which performed the best.

The guys over at DisplayMate managed to get their hands in an early production unit of the Samsung Galaxy S4, and then tested it against the iPhone 5, and the older Samsung Galaxy S3.

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The Little Black Box Open Source XBMC Media Centre Unveiled (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:40 AM PDT

A new open source XBMC Media Centre player has been unveiled this week in the form of the new The Little Black Box, which has been designed to specifically run XBMC.

The Little Black Box is powered by a Amlogic 8726-M3 ARM Cortex-A9 processor, supported by 1GB of RAM and Mali 400 graphics. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Google Closes Facebook’s Loophole For Android Updates

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:39 AM PDT

Google has closed a loophole that was allowing Facebook to update its Android application without using the Google Play store for the updates, Google has now released new terms and conditions which now stops this being done.

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Resident Evil Revelations Playable Demo Launching Soon Reveals Capcom (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:26 AM PDT

Resident Evil fans looking forward to the launch of the new Resident Evil Revelations game next month, are sure to be pleased to learn that Capcom is soon going to release a playable demo, via Xbox Live, PSN, Nintendo eShop and Steam.

Enabling you to have a taste of the game for free, watch the trailer after the jump to whet your appetite a little more and see it in action.

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Futurama Robot Hell Song Team Fortress 2 Style Dedication Movie Released (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:16 AM PDT

In memory of the much loved Futurama which was killed off yet again last week a new Team Fortress 2 movie has been created which recreate’s the shows classic Robot Hell song & dance routine. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Leaked (Rumor)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:14 AM PDT

There have been a number of rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 over the last few months, and now it would appear that we could possibly have a picture of the handset, along with some more details on the devices specifications.

The device below is rumored to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, although we are not sure if this is actually it or another new device from Samsung, the handset is rumored to come with a 5.99 inch HD display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z Goes Up Fort Pre-order In The US

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 02:04 AM PDT

Sony’s latest flagship Android tablet, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now available to pre-order in the US, the device us available from Sony’s online store and it comes with some impressive specifications.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z features a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, there is also a quad core 1.5GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, and it comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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Google Glass Kernel GPL Source Released To Developers

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:58 AM PDT

Following on from the successful jailbreak of Google Glass by Jay Freeman, a hacker known as "Saurik" and creator of the Cydia app store which provides access to applications for  jailbroken iPhones and iPads.

Google has now released the Google Glass kernel GPL source, allowing developers to get really stuck into the code that drives Google new Google Glass eyewear.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0) Gets Official

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:54 AM PDT

We have been hearing rumors about the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 for a while now, Samsung has now official announced the device and we have all the details for you on the new Galaxy Tab 3.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (7.0) features a 7 inch WSVGA displays with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels at 169PPI, processing comes in the form of a dual core processor with a clock speed of 1.2GHz and it comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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OpenMobile ACL For webOS Hits Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:45 AM PDT

Phoenix International Communications has this month launched a new Kickstarter campaign to resurrect the OpenMobile ACL for webOS.

An early build of the OpenMobile ACL for webOS has already been created by the development team and can be viewed after the jump, to provide you will a little more information on what you can expect from the project, which is looking to raise a $35,000 goal.

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Epson Endeavor S NY10S Windows 8 Slider Tablet/Notebook Launches

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:37 AM PDT

Epson has launched a new slider tablet/notebook device in Japan this month in the form of the new Epson Endeavor S, which has been built to run Microsoft’s latest Windows 8 operating system.

The new Epson Endeavor S is equipped with a 1920 x 1080 pixel multitouch display which can be slid over the keyboard to create a tablet style device or tilt to offer the full QWERTY keyboard for long typing sessions.

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Toshiba Exceria Pro 4K Ultra HD Compact Flash Cards Launch Offering 160MBs Transfers

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:23 AM PDT

Toshiba has this week launched its new 4K ultra HD Exceria Pro compact flash cards, which are the world’s fastest class of compact flash memory cards, offering latest Video Performance Guarantee Profile 2 (VPG-65) for high-end DSLR.

The new Ultra HD Exceria Pro compact flash cards are compliant with the CompactFlash Association (CFA) standard CompactFlash Specification Revision 6.1 and are also compatible with the UDMA7 high speed interface.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Gets Taken Apart

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:16 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S4 recently launched in the US, the handset will be available this week from a number of the mobile carriers, and now we get to have a look at what is inside Samsung’s new flagship Android smartphone.

The guys from iFixit have taken their screwdrivers to the new Samsung Galaxy S4, have a look at the photos below to see what the iFixit guys found inside the Galaxy S4.

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LG’s 55 Inch Curved OLED TV Launch In Korea

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 01:05 AM PDT

LG announced their new LG 55 inch curved OLED TV a while back, the device has now gone on sale in South Korea and it will start being shipped out to customers next month.

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LG Optimus GK With 5 Inch Display Announced

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:55 AM PDT

LG has added another Android smartphone to their range, the LG Optimus GK, which shares similar specifications to the LG Optimus G Pro, but has a smaller 5 inch display.

The LG Optimus GK features a 5 inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a pixel density of 440ppi, processing comes in the for of a quad core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor.

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Call Of Duty Ghosts Wii U & PC Outed By Spanish Online Shop

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:52 AM PDT

Spanish retailer Xtralife is quickly making a name for itself by listing unreleased games. After recently putting up an entry for what’s likely to be Ubisoft’s next Assassin’s Creed Vita title, the retailer has posted listings for a new Call of Duty title subtitled Ghosts.

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EVE Online Studio’s World Of Darkness First Details Emerge

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 12:12 AM PDT

CCP is nothing if not a studio that takes its time with its games, developing them over a matter of years and letting the community steer development almost as much as the team. World of Darkness, their secretive vampire MMO is a departure in the sense that CCP has been dilligent in keeping it away from the community until they have something to show. Now, it seems, they’re ready to talk about it, including the long development process.

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Beyond: Two Souls Launch Trailer Revealed At Tribeca Film Festival

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 05:11 PM PDT

Developer Quantic Dream and director David Cage’s Beyond: Two Souls will be revealed at the Tribeca film festival through not only the ubiquitous trailer, but also a 35-minute gameplay video. Despite the studio’s vocal stance on storytelling and emotion in games, the gameplay video contains some spoilers, so proceed at your own peril to the link below.
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Monaco Getting Patched Ahead Of XBLA Release

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 05:02 PM PDT

Monaco, the long in the making heist game that was supposed to get an April 24th release on XBLA will be suffering a mild delay. A disconnection issue has kept the game from launch, but while a patch has been submitted to Microsoft, a new one is still needed. Unfortunately, no word yet on when the new patch is rolling out.
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Dust 514 Coming Out On May 14th

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 04:51 PM PDT

CCP’s bonkers FPS-MMO tie-in Dust 514 will be getting an official release on May 14th. TO anyone already playing the beta and shooting orbital lasers from one game into another for the past few months, that’s not likely to amount to much.
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River City Ransom Sequel Announced, To Be Crowdfunded

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 04:39 PM PDT

Nostalgia still seems to be a powerful driver for the crowdfunding model, as a sequel to beloved brawler River City Ransom shows. The game is slated for an August 2014 release, contingent on the crowdfunding drive coming through and will not be a direct sequel to the original. Instead, indie outfit Combit is working with original dev Million as a licensee.

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Minecraft Creator Makes Unity Game Drop, Gives It Away

Posted: 28 Apr 2013 04:28 PM PDT

Notch, the man behind indie behemoth Minecraft and upcoming card battler Scrolls has taken the time out to make a new game, reportedly inspired by Super Hexagon, Fez and his ceiling. The game, though more of a prototype is meant to replace his entry into the Ludum Dare game design competition and is offered online at no cost.

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