Griffin PartyDock Enabl...

Apple’s iPhone isn’t really a multiplayer gaming device that can be shared amongst friends in the same room, but the folks over at Griffin seem to think that it’s possible. The company has sent its PartyDock iPhone accessory to the FCC today, and it enables up to four...

Samsung Galaxy S Bug Co...

A rather strange bug has been reported for the Samsung Galaxy S, one that might be quite dangerous. It seems that under some circumstances when the Samsung Galaxy S is connected to a PC via the Kies utility, it may cause an auto-reset of the device, something which is obviously...

What Do The PlayStation...

Teiyu Goto, a Sony engineer who had much freedom to design the original PlayStation as well as its controllers, actually explains that the PlayStations’ iconic button shapes weren’t just arbitrarily picked—they actually mean something. More » Read...

Phone-to-console Gaming...

A Microsoft representative has confirmed that Windows Phone 7 (WP7) will offer devices the ability to engage in multiplayer games between handsets and consoles in the near future. It was suggested that the phone-to-console functionality will be experienced in real-time via Wi-Fi. Aside...

Apple Closing In On 99 ...

Reports are in that Apple is already in advanced talks with News Corp., CBS Corp., and Walt Disney Co. to allow iTunes users to rent shows for 99 cents a pop. If the deal goes through, it would give Apple users access to some of the most-watched shows on TV, greatly increasing the appeal...

Verizon Planning To Off...

Reports are going around that Verizon Wireless is planning to unveil a prepaid $80/month 5GB mobile broadband data plan in the next few months. Such a move would benefit folks who are looking to get hold of a data plan but are wary of committing to long-term deals. If such a plan is...

UK Loans 4G LTE Spectru...

The UK’s FCC equivalent, Ofcom, is planning to loan out the 2.6 GHz spectrum, currently reserved for 4G mobile broadband, for use before, during, and after the Olympic games in 2012, allowing television broadcasters access to wireless infrastructure for camera equipment from July...

HTC Windows Phone 7 for...

HTC’s Windows Phone 7 design for AT&T has broken cover, and the device shows a landscape-oriented slider. Rather than having a keyboard that would slide under the touchscreen, HTC’s Windows Phone 7 smartphone will offer a speaker that slides out, making this latest entry...

College Curriculum Requ...

At Indiana’s all-boys Wabash College, the critically acclaimed video game Portal will appear alongside The Epic of Gilgamesh , Hamlet , and Aristotle as required material for undergraduate students seeking any degree. The game will be part of a mandatory Freshman seminar called...

56 Million Americans Ar...

It’s no secret that social games are one of the hottest (and potentially most lucrative) aspects of social networks today. But it’s a mistake to think that casual, social network-based games are just for web geeks. A new study from market research firm NPD Group shows that...