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China’s leading search provider Baidu is looking to acquire Android app store 91 Wireless for around $1.9 billion. As I’m writing this, more than 10 billion apps have been downloaded from the 91 Wireless app distribution platforms in China, including 91 Assistant and HiMarket. Moreover, it was ranked as the top third-party app distribution platform…
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…
If you live in Germany and want the best camera-phone out there, you may want to check out Notebooksbilliger and Nullprozentshop, both of which are now offering the Nokia Lumia 1020 for pre-order. The unlocked, SIM-free unit is going for 799 EUR or 12 installments of 66.58 EUR. Alternatively, there’s the on-contract option that will…
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…
Looking for some new techy toys to call your own without breaking the bank? You’ve come to the right place! Our Top Deal today is the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 for only $119.99 and it comes with a free Bluetooth headset and free shipping! This is a damn good price for one of the…
Under CEO Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s been gobbling up startups like an Aardvark at an anthill. Leveraging its massive war chest, the company’s current strategy appears to be buying everything it needs to recover its former greatness. While the outcome of this strategy remains to be seen, Yahoo appears to have big plans. Most recently, Yahoo…
Today is Nexus 7 leak day. Earlier, leaked prices for the upcoming tablet device hit the Internet, Google announced an event that might be used to uncover the Nexus 7 and now we have some leaked photos purportedly showcasing the android tablet. The photos, leaked by Android Central, show off an Asus tablet wearing the…
Google Play Music is rolling out its All Access streaming service in Australia and New Zealand today. Android users down under gain access to gazillions of streaming tracks through the service. Google launched its Google Play Music: All Access streaming service last May, at Google I/O. A competitor to other streaming services such as Spotify, All Access lets…
Beyond Good & Evil didn’t sell a ton when it was released back in 2003. But Michael Ancel’s masterpiece garnered rave reviews and has grown a major cult following due to its beautiful style, great characters, huge world and varied gameplay.It’s a game that was way ahead of its time, and maybe a bit too…