Razer DeathStalker Ultimate comes with all-new Switchblade user interface

Razer DeathStalker Ultimate comes with all-new Switchblade user interface I have mentioned many times in the past before, concerning gamers who are extremely particular with their gaming peripherals. For those who are looking for a decent gaming keyboard to help them frag their way to the top, then I am quite sure that you cannot go wrong with the Razer DeathStalker Ultimate, where it is touted to come with the all...

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The Legend of Zelda iPhone 4 Case

The Legend of Zelda iPhone 4 Case We have featured lots of practical, well-designed protective cases for iPhone 4 and 4S, but if you’re a faithful fan of the Legend of Zelda, the following iPhone 4 case may be able to draw your more attention. This is a one-piece, form-fitting protective case designed for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, and handmade by Patrick Rogers...

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The Psychology of Facebook

The Psychology of Facebook According to Facebook’s Newsroom, Facebook now has 901 million accounts (as of march 2012), with more than 500 million who are active on a daily basis. That’s an impressive figure considering that Facebook was only founded in 2004. One can’t help but wonder what is it that makes Facebook such a popular and successful social networking site. It has even gotten to a point where people could...

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Bluetooth Bulb lets you switch on, time, dim and color your lighting from your phone (video)

Bluetooth Bulb lets you switch on, time, dim and color your lighting from your phone (video) Every once in a while, someone tries to give the humble light bulb a little next-gen flavor. This time, we're adding Bluetooth 4.0 to the mix. Why, you ask? Good question, and one with a simple answer. The Bluetooth Bulb lets you pair your phone with one or more of the lights in your home, and then...

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OnLive hits reset after being dragged down by expensive servers, confirms service will continue

OnLive hits reset after being dragged down by expensive servers, confirms service will continue       OnLive has finally issued an official statement after rumors of mass layoffs first leaked out earlier today, confirming that its assets have been acquired into a newly-formed company with what it claims is "substantial" financial backing. The big news for users is that the OnLive Game and Desktop services...

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Post-acquisition Motorola files fresh ITC complaint against Apple

Post-acquisition Motorola files fresh ITC complaint against Apple We hope you didn't think that Motorola would fight a purely defensive patent war against Apple after Google's acquisition closed. Just days before a final ruling on its initial complaints, the RAZR maker has filed another dispute with the International Trade Commission that accuses Apple of violating patents through some iOS devices...

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Source: OnLive undergoing buyout in wake of dire financials, laying off 'at least 50 percent' of staff

Source: OnLive undergoing buyout in wake of dire financials, laying off 'at least 50 percent' of staff After a lot of back and forth from the rumor mill and official OnLive channels, we now have what we believe to be a far clearer view of precisely what is happening right now at OnLive headquarters in Palo Alto. We've spoken with a (now former) employee of the gaming service who ran down today's events...

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AT&T: FaceTime over cellular feature to be included in Mobile Share plans at no extra charge, not available for other data plans

AT&T: FaceTime over cellular feature to be included in Mobile Share plans at no extra charge, not available for other data plans AT&T is offering a bit of clarification on the rumors involving a standalone feature offering FaceTime over Cellularfor an additional charge: the iOS6 feature (due out this fall) will actually be included at no extra cost, but only for those customers who opt for the Mobile...

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Sony unveils NEX-EA50EH pro camcorder with nary a dog or pony (video)

Sony unveils NEX-EA50EH pro camcorder with nary a dog or pony (video)     Sony is continuing to build out its NXCAM video camera line with the new interchangeable lens NEX-EA50EH, a surprise entrant that's aimed firmly at the run and gun professional crowd. It sports the same APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor as other cameras in the NEX line, and has notably added a rocker-style zoom...

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Android Open Source Project targets Sony Xperia S, wants to get experimental

Android Open Source Project targets Sony Xperia S, wants to get experimental       The Android Open Source Project has typically (and understandably) been a very Nexus-focused affair -- until now that is. Technical Lead for the AOSP, Jean-Baptiste Queru, announced this week that for a "new challenge" he'd like to target new hardware -- and Sony's Xperia S is the lucky benefactor. The...

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ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 gets Jelly Bean update, TF700 looks at watch impatiently

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 gets Jelly Bean update, TF700 looks at watch impatiently       Teasing your customers about forthcoming software updates isn't very nice -- unless you deliver on the very same day, of course. ASUS hinted, just this morning, that Jelly Bean might be on its way to some of its devices via the company's Facebook page. Now, we're getting reports from Transformer...

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Apple responds to iPhone text message spoofing, reminds us how secure iMessage is

Apple responds to iPhone text message spoofing, reminds us how secure iMessage is If you're a frequent texter, and the iPhone is your weapon of choice, there's a good chance you've been a wee bit concerned since yesterday's report that the device is vulnerable to a certain SMS spoofing attack. Basically, it's possible for a malicious individual to send a message and specify a reply-to number...

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OnLive's alternative to bankruptcy: just what is an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors?

OnLive's alternative to bankruptcy: just what is an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors?       The news is out. OnLive, Inc. is no more, having cut the bulk of its workforce loose and used an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) to absolve itself of massive debts incurred by the expansion of its services without a corresponding increase in its customer base. But what is...

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Ceton's Media Center Companion apps for mobiles hit RC status, add new features (video)

Ceton's Media Center Companion apps for mobiles hit RC status, add new features (video)       Fans of Windows Media Center will have a new remote control option soon, as Ceton has pushed out some release candidates of its mobile device Companion apps. Beta testers should be seeing some new features including an updated program guide with infinite scrolling, plus universal search...

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 13th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of August 13th, 2012       Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Clove teased the October arrival of the black Samsung Galaxy S III and a security vulnerability was uncovered for Android's pattern unlock feature. These stories and more await after the...

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Sony quietly outs Xperia SL: dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3, four hues

Sony quietly outs Xperia SL: dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3, four hues That oft-rumored successor to the Sony Xperia S smartphone, the Xperia SL? Sony's now officially listing the 4.3-inch GSM device as "coming soon" on its website, along with full details and specs. As it turns out, the initial leaks were correct -- the SL is a slight refresh of the S, differentiating itself with an additional duo of color...

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