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PC Gamers, Get Out Your Penis Rulers: The Next 3DMark Is Coming [Benchmarks]

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:27:12 +0000

Futuremark, arbiter of all synthetic benchmarks that upend message boards and LAN party envies around the globe, is ready to make you feel bad about your rig all over again: 3DMark for Windows 8. But there’s a twist! More »

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PC Gamers, Get Out Your Penis Rulers: The Next 3DMark Is Coming [Benchmarks]

Warren Buffett Just Made an $11 Billion Bet on IBM [Ibm]

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:10:26 +0000

Warren Buffett popped up on CNBC this morning to talk about this and that and how his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway casually dropped $10.7 billion to become IBM’s largest shareholder, and…waaaaaaaaaaaaaait…WHOA. More »

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Projector Phone: Talk and Touch at the Same Time (If You Work in a Dark Cave) [Video]

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Unless you’re using a Bluetooth headset or their speakerphone, you can’t really operate a touchscreen smartphone while it’s held to your ear during a call. So this prototype once again merges a phone with a pico projector to give you full access to your device during a call, as well as the device of the person you’re talking to. More »

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10 Epic YouTube Videos That Will Get You Pumped for Skyrim

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:20:49 +0000

1. Shredding Metal Theme Song This face-melting rendition of the game’s theme is a riotous call to pick up the controller and get straight to the dragon slaying. Click here to view this gallery. On midnight 11/11/11, RPG fanboys (and girls!) everywhere finally got their wish: The years-long wait for Bethesda Softworks’s medieval sandbox epic The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was finally over. The overwhelming excitement for this game, building steadily since its stunning previews at E3 in June, has been pouring out onto the Internets in droves. Specifically, Youtube has seen a wealth of pre and post-release videos, ranging from the utterly cool to the dramatically foolish. Stuck in your cube, salivating for Skyrim ? Or are you coming down off of a Red Bull buzz and want to take in some sights before starting another quest? Check out these standout web videos all about the blockbuster game. More About: bethesda , features , games , Gaming , playstation 3 , skyrim , videos , Xbox 360 , YouTube For more Entertainment coverage: Follow Mashable Entertainment on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Entertainment channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad

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Coca-Cola Launches Its First U.S. QR Code Program

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:10:16 +0000

Millions of Coca-Cola cups circulating this month will sport QR codes for a program that supports the brand’s holiday mascot, the polar bear. The brand is partnering with the World Wildlife Federation for the initiative, which aims to help conserve the polar bear’s Arctic habitat. Consumers who scan the codes, which appear on cups distributed by 7-Eleven, will download a Snowball Effect by Coca-Cola app for the iPhone and iPad platforms that turns into a Facebook-connected, snowball-throwing game. Those who generate the most points in the game will win prizes including iPads (eight total will be given out) and a trip to the Arctic for two. The program runs through March. The app also leads to a site where consumers can donate to the WWF’s cause. Coca-Cola will match each $1 donation up to $1 million (it also donated an additional $2 million). The brand’s association with polar bears goes back to 1922, when Coke first used one in a French holiday ad. Though Coke has run other QR code programs in Japan and Germany, this is the first time the brand has executed one in the U.S., says Peter Callaro, group director of integrated marketing content at Coca-Cola. The company worked with Scanbuy, which ran a QR code program for Taco Bell in August. Mike Wehrs, president and CEO of Scanbuy, says creating readable codes on cups is a challenge. “Rounded with condensation running down it is incredibly difficult,” he says, noting that Coca-Cola wanted a QR code solution that would “work across the board.” Callaro says a QR Code program using cans may be next. “We’ve started to look into it,” he says. “It’s a very involved process.” More About: coca cola , Marketing , QR Codes For more Business coverage: Follow Mashable Business on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Business channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad

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Sony announces PlayStation Move bundles

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:45:53 +0000

Don’t own PlayStation Move yet, but have plans to pick one up? What better time to shop for one than this holiday season? At least that’s what Sony hopes that you’ll be thinking with the announcement of its brand new Move bundle. The company has just announced its latest Move bundle that gives PlayStation 3 owners the PlayStation Move motion controller, PlayStation Eye camera, and two Move-powered titles: Sports Champions and Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest . The bundle basically contains everything you need to start playing Move-powered games (minus the PlayStation 3 and TV of course), with an MSRP of $99.99. It will go on sale starting next week. However if you don’t have a PlayStation 3 to go along with the bundle, you can pick up the PlayStation 3 Everybody Dance bundle which has everything you need (except the TV) to get your Move on. You get a 320GB PlayStation 3, a PS Move controller, a PS Eye camera, a DualShock Wireless controller, and a copy of the Everybody Dance game. This bundle will set you back $299.99 and is available now, exclusively at Target. Sony announces PlayStation Move bundles , By Ubergizmo . Top Stories : iPhone 4S Review ,

Atari’s Classic Asteroids Franchise Finds New Life On iOS

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:29:10 +0000

Instead of actually doing something productive this weekend (like getting a long overdue haircut), I may just lay around playing Atari’s new iOS-friendly take on the Asteroids franchise. It’s not easy to take a beloved classic and update it for modern audiences, but Atari managed to take Asteroids’ retro DNA and make it shine on the small screen with Asteroids Gunner. The main game is divided into 50 levels (or “waves,” as they’re referred to), with each becoming more frenetic and difficult than the last. There are two additional campaigns consisting of 50 levels each, and two extra ships to fly, but those require you to purchase some aptly-named “Space Bucks.” I’m personally not a fan of having to buy content that’s already in the game, but thankfully the basic Dart ship works just fine. Even with the most basic ship, the game manages to strike a fine balance between “challenging” and “madness-inducing,” thanks in large part to the simple controls. Asteroids has always been one of those games that plays better with a joystick (or even a keyboard), so the transition onto a touchscreen was a little jarring at first. Thankfully, Gunner uses the same simple dual-stick layout as seen in games like Geometry Wars — one thumb controls your ship’s movement, while the other controls where your ship fires. One big change comes to mind immediately, and it’s one that Asteroids purists may not take kindly to: the absence of inertia. Once your navigation finger leaves the screen, your movement stops completely. It makes the game easier to play, sure, but it feels sort of unnatural considering it’s a pretty major tweak to a decades-old formula. Gunner introduces some new tweaks to the Asteroids formula, like the ability to upgrade your ship. Blowing up certain asteroids reveal crystals that allow you to upgrade your weapons and armor, which is downright required for some of the later waves. In-game achievements also make an appearance, with over 200 waiting to be unlocked by unflinching perfectionists. All things considered, Atari did a commendable job with Asteroids Gunner. It’s a far cry from the Atari classic of yore, but the mix of old and new is balanced enough to make it a terribly efficient timewaster. Asteroids Gunner is available for free in the iOS App Store now.

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Star Trek Online goes free-to-play 17th January 2012

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:11:32 +0000

Cryptic Studios, the developer behind the Star Trek Online MMO announced just yesterday that the MMO would be converting to the free-to-play model come 17th January 2012. This would not be the first MMO to convert to that particular business model, with DC Universe recently launching a similar model with great success. (more…) Star Trek Online goes free-to-play 17th January 2012 , By Ubergizmo . Top Stories : Epic 4G Touch Review ,

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Verizon surprises customers in the street with free Motorola Droid RAZR

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:10:55 +0000

Wouldn’t it be cool if someone just walked up to you in the park and handed you a free Motorola Droid RAZR? It would, wouldn’t it? Not only do you get one of the hottest new phones around, but save yourself hundreds of dollars in the process! If you think that only happens in your wildest dreams, Verizon is here to make those dreams come true. (more…) Verizon surprises customers in the street with free Motorola Droid RAZR , By Ubergizmo . Top Stories : Galaxy S2 Review ,

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Walmart Offers Major Gaming Deals on Black Friday

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:03:23 +0000

Some Black Friday deals can be underwhelming (how many $5 USB drives do we need?), but the sale Walmart just revealed for games and gaming equipment may just be enough to lure us out on Thanksgiving night. From 10 p.m. on Thursday night through all day Friday, Nov. 25, Walmart stores are offering huge door-buster sales to feed our video game hunger. PlayStation 3 bundles and Xbox 360 with Kinect bundles will be priced at $200 each. The Xbox set also includes a $50 Walmart gift card. The standalone Kinect and game bundle is $100, as is the blue Wii console. The games themselves are where we get to the good stuff. Recently released titles like Batman: Arkham City , Just Dance 3 and Battlefield 3 will retail for $28. Other games like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Dance Central 2 are slated for an even lower price: $15. Are you planning to shop early or stand in line this year to get these deals? More About: black friday , holiday shopping , video games , WalMart For more Entertainment coverage: Follow Mashable Entertainment on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe to the Entertainment channel Download our free apps for Android , Mac , iPhone and iPad

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