New Gadgets Kodak says smile Samsung, you're being sued for infringing five digital imaging patents Kodak's been in a bit of a financial bind lately, and has been exploring various options to maximize profitability and get its balance sheet back in the black. After recently filing actions … [Read more...]
Activision jumps into kids’ game with ‘Skylanders’
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK — To impress kids these days, it's not enough to make another video game. Mere action figures won't do, either. So Activision is merging the two. With "Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure," Activision is using some of its "Guitar Hero" technology in a new venture that's part handheld toy, part … [Read more...]
TECHPULSE April 14, 2013
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New Gadgets Oculus Rift's Tuscany demo scores unofficial support for Razer Hydra (video) Oculus Rift's Tuscany demo was built with a good ol' fashioned keyboard and mouse setup in mind, but now it's unofficially scored support for motion controls. Sixense, the outfit behind Razer's Hydra, has … [Read more...]
Lucky shoppers pick up Verizon Galaxy Nexus early at Best Buy – December 11, 2011
April 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
New Gadgets Lucky shoppers pick up Verizon Galaxy Nexus early at Best Buy Well, this is just a tease. It was bad enough when the original December 9th release date was pushed back to some undetermined point in time. And then our neighbors to the north got their own version. Now a few … [Read more...]
TECHPULSE June 2, 2012
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New Gadgets US Cellular reduces prepaid plan prices, increases costs for new smartphone owners US Cellular has shuffled around its prepaid plans once again, and unfortunately, it's a bit of a mixed bag for those without a contract. As it stands, customers may choose between three plans that range … [Read more...]