The quality of the headphones are great, as they are made with real leather. What’s even cooler is the Throne has a 3.5 mm cable connector, but it also comes with 1.2m cable, multi-function button/mic, HiFi ¼-inch stereo adapter, button-canceling adapter, and soft carrying pouch. This baby can essentially turn into a large headset when you have a call come in, or just deliver clear sound and bass playing tunes. Both tasks perform well.

Perhaps the best feature about the Throne headphones is its comfort to wear. These headphones are incredibly comfortable; the leather headsets are buttery smooth when covering your ears. Plus, for its size (4.0 by 3.75 inches), they’re remarkably light weight. I used them while I was working out in the gym, which is something I don’t recommend because of the sweat. For those curious, I listened to both the new J. Cole and Kanye West albums — so there was no shortage in bass while testing.

Pursuing this further, the sound overall is clean and crisp, but I did have one slight criticism with the sound being a bit choked off. It seems like it’s an extra piece of material or something that makes the output seem muffled. However, this doesn’t affect the performance of the headphones. This could also be due to having the treble turned down, but who really knows.

Conclusion

In last analysis, if flashiness isn’t your thing then you won’t really like the styling of the Throne. I-Mego did a wonderful job making headphones that not only stick out but keep more than adequate sound quality intact. The company offers two different versions of the Throne: Gold for base, Poison for acoustic sounds.

Of course, this kind of style and quality requires somewhat of a lofty price tag of $130. But allow me to defend the price. Top notch headphone makers like Sennheiser, Bose, Beats, etc, would command anywhere from $20-$70 more for a pair of headsets like this. Just because I-Mego is a “no name” doesn’t mean the Throne doesn’t warrant the $130 price tag. This ear candy is excellent enough quality that’ll last for years.

I definitely recommend these headphones.

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“With the recent console announcements and the advent of stronger mobile technology, we’re watching the video game industry keenly. In our estimation, Oculus is one of the only companies in the space with something completely new and disruptive. They have the right team, capital and vision to take virtual reality beyond console gaming and into everyday computing.” – Santo Politi, General Partner at Spark Capital

The Oculus Rift, a head-mounted virtual reality display, has been showcased at a few trade shows, most recently at E3 fully immerses its wearers into a 3D world. The Oculus Rift currently works with a handful of games, with Half Life 2 currently functioning on the hardware.

Oculus started out last year with a Kickstarter campaign, which quickly raised a cool $2.5 Million. Initially, only backers of the project were given dev kits, but Oculus has since started selling its dev kit on its own.

Full PR text follows below.

Oculus VR Closes $16M Series A to Bring Consumer Virtual Reality Platform to Market

Spark Capital and Matrix Partners Lead Round to Fuel Oculus VR’s Next Phase of Growth

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (June 19, 2013) – Oculus VR, Inc., developer of the highly anticipated Oculus Rift, today announced that it has closed $16 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by Spark Capital and Matrix Partners. Santo Politi, founder and general partner at Spark, and Antonio Rodriguez, serial entrepreneur and general partner at Matrix, have joined the company’s board of directors. Founders Fund as well as Formation 8 also participated in the round. The funds will be used to accelerate the development of virtual reality hardware, software and services, ultimately creating a full virtual reality platform for consumers.

“Oculus began with a single mission: to put players inside the game,” said Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR and inventor of the Oculus Rift. “This investment allows us to deliver immersive and affordable virtual reality to players everywhere.”

The Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that provides an immersive, stereoscopic 3D experience with a huge field of view-110 degrees diagonally-and that overcomes latency challenges. A prototype of the Oculus Rift first appeared at E3 2012, immediately earning praise from the industry. Just one year later, Oculus has manufactured and successfully shipped the Rift development kits purchased in its Kickstarter campaign, allowing game developers across the globe to create Oculus-ready applications and interactive content.

“With the recent console announcements and the advent of stronger mobile technology, we’re watching the video game industry keenly,” said Mr. Politi. “In our estimation, Oculus is one of the only companies in the space with something completely new and disruptive. They have the right team, capital and vision to take virtual reality beyond console gaming and into everyday computing.”

“In this business, there are only a few rare companies that can so perfectly embody the future you read about in science fiction novels,” said Mr. Rodriguez. “What Palmer, Brendan and the team are building at Oculus so closely matches the Metaverse, we had to be part of it. Working with them to get this platform to market at scale will be enormously exciting.”

Founded in 2005, Spark Capital’s track record of backing extraordinary, forward-thinking ventures, including Twitter and Tumblr, has served as a barometer for innovation in the tech industry. Matrix Partners’ achievements span decades and include early investments in some of the world’s most successful technology companies, such as Apple, SanDisk and many others.

“What better way to mark our first anniversary than to announce our next phase of growth,” said Brendan Iribe, CEO of Oculus VR. “There are still many challenging problems to solve, but with the support of these great investment partners, and our passionate community, we will continue to hire the brightest minds and stay laser focused on delivering the very best virtual reality platform possible.”

Oculus VR previously raised over $2.4 million through its Kickstarter campaign – almost 10 times its fundraising goal – and developers are actively supporting the headset. No release date has been set for commercial release. To stay updated on Oculus’ progress, please visit www.oculusvr.com.

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About Matrix Partners

Matrix Partners is a premier venture capital firm that has generated outstanding returns for more than three decades. By focusing on early-stage investments and emphasizing long-term relationships with entrepreneurs, the firm has delivered several of the industry’s top performing funds of all time. Matrix Partners has offices in Cambridge and Waltham, MA; Palo Alto, CA; Mumbai, India; and Beijing and Shanghai, China. Matrix Partners has invested in several game-changing, industry-leading businesses such as Apple Computer, Aruba, HubSpot, JBoss, Netezza, Phone.com, Polyvore, Starent Networks, Tivoli Systems, Veritas, Zendesk, and Zong. www.matrixpartners.com

About Spark Capital

Founded in 2005, Spark Capital is a tight-knit group of partners managing approximately $1.5 billion across four funds. Spark invests across a number of key market segments including: advertising & monetization, commerce & services, cloud & infrastructure, social, mobile and content. Spark’s portfolio includes companies such as Twitter, Tumblr, Foursquare, AdMeld, OMGPOP, ThePlatform and 5Min. The Spark team has previously backed notable companies such as Akamai Technologies, Qtera, Aether Systems and Novatel Wireless. www.sparkcapital.com

About Oculus VR, Inc.

Oculus VR, Inc. is revolutionizing the way people experience video games. The company’s first product, the highly anticipated Oculus Rift, is a virtual reality headset that allows players to step inside the game. It provides an immersive, stereoscopic 3D experience with an ultra-wide field of view and super low latency head tracking. For more information, visit: www.oculusvr.com

[Via: Engadget] [Image: Techno Buffalo]

Officials will be hard at work over the next six weeks to come up with detailed plans and proposals for the initiative,with the EU proposal coming into play as soon as July 1st, 2014.

The package will end the astronomically high premiums charged for roaming, making the lives of Europeans and travelers a little easier and a lot more inexpensive.

[Via: The Telegraph] [Image: mbcalyn]

A student named Gail Santos has come up with a way to transform your Android device into an iOS 7 device, using Nova Launcher, a theme and an icon pack, which she created herself. Santos tricked out her Galaxy Note II with the new configuration, then quickly switched back to the stock Jelly Bean look. Santos did this for fun, as a way to show that anything is possible on Android.

If you want to get a preview of iOS 7 on your Android device, or just to trick your unwitting friends into thinking you have the newest iPhone, head over to Santos’ Google+ page where you will find a link to download the icon pack.

Have fun! How are you liking the new icons? Are you considering a switch from Android to iOS? Let us know.

[Via: Google+]

Apple is following hot on the heels of Burger King, who unveiled a burger-centric piece of wearable tech a few weeks ago.

YouTube user Simon Balch has made a hilarious WWDC 2013 parody video, which you are sure to enjoy. So hit play and see how Apple is redefining an American classic.

[Via: Buzzfeed]

The Entertainment Software Association, the company who runs the E3 Expo didn’t like this move, and rented out spaces around the Ouya booth, which they promptly filled with big-rig trailers to block the Ouya team. Ouya responded by flying Ouya banners in front of the trailers, and increasing their street team presence.

According to a report from IGN, Julie Uhrman, founder of the Ouya console believes that the ESA rented out spaces to block the Ouya team, since they chose a different route to displaying their product at E3. Uhrman has reached out to the ESA to try and end this debacle, and so far the ESA has been silent.

No matter how much the ESA tries to block the renegade Ouya presence at E3, the plucky Ouya team is not giving up easily. Uhrman stated, “If ten more trucks show up, we’ll come up with another idea. I have a few up my sleeve.”

The Android based Ouya console is expected to launch in retail stores on June 25th.

[Via: IGN]

VIVA MÓVIL BY JENNIFER LOPEZ OPENS FIRST FLAGSHIP STORE ON FLATBUSH AVENUE IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

Offering Customers a First-Class Wireless Shopping Experience

Los Angeles, June 12, 2013 – Viva Móvil by Jennifer Lopez, the exciting new Verizon Wireless premium retailer founded by Jennifer Lopez, opened its first store in Brooklyn, New York, on June 11th, offering customers a first-class wireless shopping experience. In the coming months, Viva Móvil will open more stores around the county.

The brand’s inaugural flagship is located at 162 Flatbush Avenue, right at the vibrant intersection of Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues and in front of Barclay’s Center. It occupies a space of over 2,000 square feet and sits beneath a 1,700 square foot billboard announcing Viva Móvil’s arrival.

The store itself will be characterized by a sleekly modern atmosphere befitting its state-of-the-art inventory, which includes the latest smartphones and tablets from Samsung, BlackBerry, Apple, Motorola, LG, Nokia, Droid and more, all of which are available on the Verizon Wireless network. All smartphones will be on display, powered on and ready to be experienced. The store will also include fashion smartphone cases from Jennifer Lopez for Viva Móvil and accessories from Samsung, BlackBerry, Otterbox, Harman Kardon and more.

Viva Móvil’s expert staff will be fully bilingual and able to assist customers in Spanish or English, all while dressed in fashionable attire selected by Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lopez. Ms. Lopez has also selected a unique scent to fill the air of this entertaining shopping environment, which will feature music and a large video wall designed to amuse and educate consumers about the latest in wireless technology. In addition, the family-friendly store will feature ample seating and a Kids’ Zone with several Samsung Galaxy Note® 10.1 tablets loaded with cool applications for kids to explore.

To reflect Viva Móvil’s passionate dedication to delivering great value in many different ways, the 162 Flatbush Avenue location launches with a number of special deals for consumers, including an exclusive offer on attractive prepaid smartphones from Samsung and LG. All customers who activate a $60 or $70 prepaid Smartphone plan before September 30th will receive a one-time, 1GB data allowance above and beyond the selected plan, which is a cost savings of up to $50. Viva Móvil will also launch with FREE shipping for online purchases, special savings on BlackBerry smartphones and a large selection of smartphones for 1 cent.* (*New 2-year activation required.)

In addition to the new Brooklyn location, shoppers can experience Viva Móvil online and on the Facebook pages of Jennifer Lopez and Viva Móvil. On the Viva Móvil Facebook page, consumers can get personalized recommendations, shop with their friends, comment on devices and share what devices or accessories they purchased. Consumers can also interact with Viva Móvil on getviva.com.

With this inaugural store opening, Viva Móvil gives New York City an exciting new kind of wireless shopping experience and marks the beginning of a retail channel that will bring Viva Móvil’s distinctly modern style of wireless shopping to consumers around the country.

About Viva Móvil

Viva Móvil by Jennifer Lopez is a Premium Retailer of Verizon Wireless. Viva Móvil’s mission is to deliver the best shopping experience for mobile across the United States, starting with stores in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and, of course, online. For more information, visit getviva.com and the Viva Móvil Facebook page today.

About Jennifer Lopez

Actress, entertainer, music artist, film & TV producer, fashion designer, entrepreneur and humanitarian, Jennifer Lopez is one of the most powerful and celebrated celebrities in entertainment. For more information, visit www.jenniferlopez.com.

Nintendo announced and showed around thirty new titles today, and we’ve compiled a round-up of all of our coverage of Nintendo’s big day. Needless to say, we couldn’t cover them all, so be sure to check out the Nintendo Direct Presentation at the end of the post for all of the stuff we’ve missed. Click on the links below for videos, images and more!

In the words of the great Mario, “Here we go!”

Yoshi’s New Island – 3DS

The Yoshi’s Island franchise of SNES fame comes to the 3DS, retaining the same childish animation and solid gameplay.

The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds – 3DS

The Legend Of Zelda series continues in a quasi-remake of the classic SNES entry, The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past.

Mario and Luigi: Dream Team – 3DS

This new Mario and Luigi adventure RPG comes to the 3DS, based off of the Mario and Luigi Super Star Saga games that originated on the GBA.

 Unamed RPG, Currently titled “X” – Wii U

From Japanese developer Monolith Soft, the genius behind the Xenogears and Xenosaga titles comes a new mecha-heavy RPG for the Wii U.

Mario Kart 8 – Wii U

And of course, Mario Kart 8, which needs no introduction. Nintendo has added a ton of new features to the game, such as carts turning into hovercraft and traversing tracks that defy gravity, going up vertical walls and even upside down.

Super Smash Brothers – Wii U and 3DS

Nintendo’s uber-popular fighting game makes an appearance on both the 3DS and the Wii U, bringing with it some new characters and features.

Super Mario 3D World – Wii U

Nintendo continues to expand on its Super Mario Bros. franchise by bringing Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach into a 4-player 3D world, with new character abilities and a cat suit!

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze – Wii U

The Donkey Kong Country series continues, carrying on the 2D SNES legacy including Diddy Kong and an ability to pluck items from the ground.

So there you have it folks, some of Nintendo’s upcoming titles for the holiday season and early 2014. Check out the full presentation below, as well as Nintendo’s official E3 website for more details. What are you excited about? Let us know.

Nintendo Direct Presentation-E3 2013

Features:

• Yoshi’s New Island keeps the series’ fun game-play mechanics such as Yoshi’s Flutter Jump, Ground Pound and Egg Throw while also offering new abilities. For example, use the giant-sized Mega Eggs to mow down obstacles, destroy pipes and blocks, and reveal hidden doors.
• Using the Nintendo 3DS system’s gyro sensor functionality and the new binocular ability, players can move the system around to uncover hidden areas as well as better aim Mega Egg throws.
• Throughout the game, different worlds feature a variety of art styles, including oil, watercolor and crayon.

Check out the trailer below!

[Via: Nintendo]

Features:

• A daring adventure awaits Link in Hyrule, where he can use his new ability to become a “drawing” and move along walls of dungeons. This opens up ways to explore and puzzle elements that give Link access to locations he could not otherwise reach.
• The game brings this top-down, 2D world to life with elevation and depth made possible by the Nintendo 3DS system’s stunning 3D visuals that reinvent classic Zelda game play at a constant 60 frames per second.
• Using the touch screen, touch and drag the item from the items window and switch the item assigned to the X and/or Y buttons.

The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds will be available on the Nintendo 3DS this Novemeber.

Monolith’s new offering will be launching next year in 2014, and may be seeing a name change at the time of launch. Check out the trailer for X below.

[Via: MCV]