They did not invent mobile computing, they invented a shop
In March of last year I wrote that mobile software would stay worth roughly nothing until somebody controlled both the handset and…
Gears of War 2 Launches With Horde Mode and Blockbuster Campaign as Xbox 360’s Holiday Flagship
Microsoft launched Gears of War 2 on November 7, 2008, delivering Epic Games’ blockbuster sequel with expanded Horde cooperative mode, massive set-piece…
The books you buy for Kindle aren’t yours the way a paperback is
Amazon's Kindle's success reflects a shift in how books are purchased. Unlike physical books, Kindle titles are licenses with restrictions on sharing…
A free map app just undercut the entire GPS device industry
The first Android phone integrated Google's mapping software, providing free, satellite-based navigation that competes with dedicated GPS devices like those from TomTom…
Nintendo Launches DSi Handheld with Dual Cameras, DSiWare Digital Downloads in Japan
Nintendo launched Nintendo DSi handheld gaming system on November 1, 2008 in Japan (April 2009 North America) introducing third Nintendo DS hardware…
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Launches, Blizzard’s Decade-Awaited Sequel Dominates Esports Selling 6 Million Copies
Blizzard Entertainment released StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty on July 27, 2010 as long-awaited sequel to 1998’s genre-defining real-time strategy masterpiece introducing…
Google built a browser to lever everyone else
Google has released a browser, and the obvious question is why a company that sells advertising against search results would spend years…
Fallout 3 Wins E3 Best of Show and Launches to Critical Acclaim Despite Classification Controversy
Bethesda Softworks launched Fallout 3 on October 28, 2008, reviving the legendary post-apocalyptic RPG franchise with first-person perspective and real-time combat while…
LittleBigPlanet Launches on PS3, User-Generated Content Platformer Empowers Player Creativity
Media Molecule released LittleBigPlanet on October 27, 2008 exclusively for PlayStation 3, introducing innovative user-generated content platformer featuring customizable Sackboy character navigating…
Guitar Hero World Tour Expands to Full Band Gameplay With Drums, Vocals, and Music Creation Tools
Activision launched Guitar Hero World Tour on October 26, 2008, expanding beyond guitar-only gameplay with full band instruments including drums, microphone, and…
A stills camera just became a serious video tool
Canon's new full-frame camera is revolutionizing video production, offering filmmakers an accessible, high-quality cinema tool paired with superior photography capabilities. Despite some…
T-Mobile G1 Launches, First Android Smartphone Challenges iPhone with Google Integration
T-Mobile USA launched the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) on October 22, 2008 introducing first commercial Android-powered smartphone featuring slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-inch…
Fable 2 Launches as Xbox 360 Exclusive With One-Button Combat and Dynamic Morality Systems
Lionhead Studios launched Fable 2 on October 21, 2008, as Xbox 360 exclusive delivering Peter Molyneux’s ambitious action-RPG sequel with cooperative gameplay,…
Your cloud backup will take three weeks to finish the first time
Many backup services promise seamless data storage with background operations for a fee, yet they often neglect to mention the lengthy initial…
Apple put a phone gesture onto a laptop trackpad. Does it work?
The new MacBook's trackpad, which lacks a separate button, has received mixed reviews. While pinch-to-zoom gestures are successful, three-finger swipes feel less…