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Verizon customers are getting dinged once again. This time the cost of both the Extended Warranty and Total Protection (TEP) will go up $1.01 for basic phones and smartphones besides the iPhone. The new monthly cost for the Extended warranty will be $3.00, and TEP will run you $8. The changes will affect both new…
Google has invited 50 journalists to a small press event on July 11th, according to tech reporter Leo Laporte. In the latest episode of his vid cast, he talks up the mysterious event, and the potential for a Moto X unveiling. You can watch the whole thing below! Laporte received one of the invite to…
HP’s Slate 7 Android tablet has gone down $30, to $140. The Slate 7 sports a 1.6 GHz Rockchip RK3066 dual-core processor, Android 4.1 software a 1024 x 600 pixel display, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage. There’s also a 16GB model which now sells for $170. The price drop makes the HP Slate 7…
With the Ouya and Gamestick jump starting the dedicated Android console market, it was only a matter of time before someone created a handheld. Enter the Magic Media i5, reported on today by Spanish site, Androidpc.es While the idea of an Android console might seem counter intuitive, considering the powerful phones and tablets we’re all…
It’s a 4th of July miracle! Final Fantasy VII is available to download on Steam today. Now you can do more than just dress up FFXIII’s Lightning in Cloud’s gear, you can play as Cloud himself once again! Final Fantasy VII is a fan favorite and considered by many to be the pinnacle of the…
There’s been a major shake up in the house that Gates built. Xbox head Don Mattrick’s departure for Zynga has left Microsoft’s gaming wing without supervision at a critical time – the launching of a new console. Rumors have flown about Mattrick’s replacement, some folks even claiming it might be Steve Ballmer himself. Today, it looks…
Cult indy hit, Limbo, is finally making its way to mobile. It’s out today for iPad 2 and newer, and iPhone 4S or newer. Limbo on iOS is going for $4.95, about half of what it will cost you elsewhere. It’s well worth it for one of the most stylish titles in recent years. Limbo…
The Google Play Store is showcasing 11 of its most beautiful and functional apps. Selected by the Android Design Team, these apps exemplify principles of good design: Truly beautifully designed apps are created with an attention to the smallest detail. Transitions are fast and clear, layout and typography are crisp and meaningful. In this collection,…
PC gamers, here’s a your chance to get in on some zombie slaughtering fun on the cheap! Dead Island: Riptide is 1/2 off from Gamestop right now! Normally $39.99, a download will only run you $19.99 right now! You’ll need a Steam membership for the download. If you played the original Dead Island, this game…
In a recently unearthed research paper written from Microsoft Research, the company has been looking into smartphones that can detect your mood. The technology, known as “MoodScope, would allow users to automatically share these moods through social networks like Facebook. According to the report, Microsoft’s prototype can detect your mood at 66% accuracy on average.…