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The Oculus Rift is one hell of a product, and if you’ve ever tested out the Virtual Reality headset, you know just how game-changing the device could potentially be. While the product is still only supported by PC games at the moment, we may see the headset get support for mobile devices in the future.…
It looks as though the next version of Apple’s iPad mini will be sporting a retina display, according to a recent report from DigiTimes. The report states that LG Display, the supplier of the retina screen for Apple, has avoided any production problems and is manufacturing the screen as we speak, putting the iPad on…
A new report from analytics company, Flurry suggests that consumers’ unwillingness to pay for mobile apps has forced developers to release their apps for free. The trend goes across all platforms, but Android users are particularly unlikely to pay for apps up front. Flurry’s study showed that between 2010 and 2012, free apps accounted for…
Firefly fans, rejoice! A new Firefly mobile RPG is coming to Android and iOS devices next year. Firefly Online will be put you in your own ship and let you command a crew in adventures through Firefly’s universe. For folks who love Firefly’s single season, and the exploits of Malcolm Reynolds and crew, any new…
Those of you waiting for the next-gen iPad mini may have to wait a little longer than expected. According to some industry sources, Apple won’t release the successor to its smaller tablet this year. Rather, such device will be released at some point in 2014, most likely in the first half of the year. It…
You’re probably aware of the next-gen city vehicles that will be powered by nothing but electricity. Scooters in particular will be worth watching as many citizens of densely populated areas keep struggling on their daily commutes. You also may know that the in-vehicle consoles cost a lot of money to develop, hence e-scooter makers are…
Just when we thought we’ve seen all kinds of iPhone cases, the “Luna” caught us by surprise. What makes this case unique is the fact that it’s made out of concrete. You got that right, it’s super-solid, heavy but it’s apparently selling well with the company already selling out its first batch of cases. For…
An infographic comparing the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store takes a fresh look at how we compare the two services. Most comparisons focus on metrics such as number of apps, rate of growth and sales. The infographic takes a look at other metrics, such as market share, ease of app discovery, price point…
The BlackBerry Q5 debuted in India this week, and Sunil Lalvani,the managing director of BlackBerry India was on hand for the launch. While speaking during the Q5 kick-off, Lalvani filled in some details about the upcoming BlackBerry Messenger launch on Android, according to IBNLive. Lalvani confirmed that the highly anticipated Messaging app would arrive this summer. He…
BitTorrent has been working tirelessly to create a new file sync service that utilizes the peer-to-peer BitTorrent protocol, dubbed BitTorrent Sync. An Alpha version of the service debuted back in April, and now BitTorrent Sync has entered the Beta stage. An Android app is now available, bringing the cloud syncing platform to the mobile realm.…