ETech provides peek inside Microsoft labs
SAN DIEGO–Previewing its lab technology this week, Microsoft researchers trotted out a new browser for the cell phone and an Xbox game that asks children to be programmers. Microsoft researchers showed off several new technologies that the company has been incubating in its Microsoft Research and Live Labs divisions Wednesday and Thursday at the ETech conference, a four-day event on emerging technology.
iPhone 4, App Store nab Guinness World Records
Apple’siPhone 4 and App Store have both received Guinness World Records, with the iPhone 4 becoming the fastest selling portable gaming system and the App Store getting named the most popular application marketplace. These awards and others have been published in the Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition, which the company is promoting alongside a Guinness trivia app for iOS and Android.
Ruiz placed on disabled list
Carlos Ruiz was placed on the disabled list Sunday. (Yong Kim/Staff Photographer) The Phillies placed catcher Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list with lower back inflammation.
Animal lovers Furious over "Dog Wars" App
TOLEDO, Ohio (WUPW) – A new app that grants you to fight pit-bulls- is causing quite the controversy among animal lovers. Dog Wars is available on any Android phone, but not everyone’s hitting download. All you have to do is tap install on your Android phone and you can fight pit bulls to the death, with your own two hands.
Ethier extends streak as Dodgers dump Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Asron Miles slides into third base with a leadoff triple against the Chicago Cubs in a… (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) Game Information StadiumWrigley Field, Chicago, ILAttendance32,943 (80% full) – % is based on regular season capacityGame Time2:58Weather48 degrees, partly cloudyWind8 mphUmpiresHome Plate – Marty Foster, First Base – Bill Welke, Second Base – Tim Tschida, Third Base – Jeff Nelson Associated Press CHICAGO — Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a single in a ...
Cardinals game postponed, doubleheader set for Wednesday
Credit: AP Members of the Busch Stadium grounds crew cover the field before the scheduled begin of a baseball game between the St.
JCE Launches ‘Rule the Sky’ Social Game for iPhone
Rule the Sky is a mobile social network game that can be played with friends moving around their islands with the primary concept of cultivating Flotia, my own island floating in the sky.
Geo Hunters: an iPhone RPG set in your backyard
If you think augmented reality games are cool, you may want to check out Geo Hunters – instead of using the camera as in many other AR games, Geo Hunter’s trick involves your location.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 tees off for iOS
As comedian George Carlin once said, “Golf is a game that might possibly be fun, if it could be played alone.” Now thanks to EA Sports, you can compete against the PGA’s biggest pros without leaving the comfort of your own home. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 marks the first version of the long-running golf game that’s available for iOS, with versions for the iPad and the iPhone and iPod touch.
iOS Game of the Day: Toki Tori HD Review
This stellar puzzle-platformer is a huge improvement on its iPhone predecessor, and a worthy addition to any iPad owner’s library. Game name: Toki Tori HD Price: $4.99 Compatible with: iPad only What is it? Toki Tori was released for the iPhone way back in 2009, but it wasn’t until just recently that developer Two Tribes got it together and made a proper iPad port.
