News tagged with mobile games

Robots learn to create language

(PhysOrg.com) -- Communication is a vital part of any task that has to be done by more than one individual. That is why humans in every corner of the world have created their own complex languages that help ...

Electronics / Robotics

created May 17, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (10) | comments 17 | with audio podcast weblog

Microsoft files patent for interchangeable-devices phone

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft has filed for a patent featuring slider smartphones designed to also carry interchangeable modules such as game controller, a spare battery or keyboard. The Microsoft patent is entitled "Mobile communication device having multiple, interchangeable second devices." The patent describes Microsoft’s handheld mobile communication device with interchangeable parts. The key ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (6) | comments 15 | with audio podcast weblog

Augmented Reality technology becomes a tool for urban and construction planning

Mobile computing tools for urban and construction planning have developed dramatically over the past few years. Even by global standards, the progress made at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been remarkable. ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

OnLive's mobile app brings sophisticated games to smartphones

Sure, "Angry Birds" is fun, but wouldn't it be cool if you could play an actual console game like "Batman: Arkham City" on your tablet?

Technology / Software

created Dec 31, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

4 free iPhone games worth playing

In these harsh economic times, no one can begrudge you a little free fun. Especially if that fun comes on an iPhone, for which you paid a pretty penny back in the salad days of 2007-08. Here are a few free iPhone games to ...

Technology / Software

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Google+ mobbed after doors opened, experts tell

Google+ was mobbed with visitors after the social network opened its doors to the public last week, industry tracker Experian Hitwise reported.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Nintendo 3DS game system gets momentum in US

Nintendo on Tuesday announced that it sold more than four million of its sophisticated 3DS handheld videogame gadgets in the United States by end of 2011.

Technology / Business

created Jan 03, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

How do we talk about our town?

University of Melbourne researchers have developed a mobile phone game that will help ensure computers better understand the way we talk about our towns.

Technology / Software

created Aug 16, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Review: Super Bowl online decent, won't replace TV

(AP) -- The television set won't be the only place to watch video of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots this Sunday. For the first time, U.S. football fans will be able to watch the Super Bowl ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Several iOS developers welcome Apple's larger-screen iPhone

The sixth-generation iPhone is expected to have a larger screen, and several iOS developers say they would receive that change with a warm welcome.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Tech leaders ponder future of mobile

The pace of innovation and change in mobile devices is so dizzying it is difficult to predict the winning platforms and products of the next few years.

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 21, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Electronic searching aid for parents

Just a short call and the "Kidfinder" lets you know where your child is right now via SMS. It can be built into a game console and the locating unit even combines GPS position fixing with GSM tracking. In the best-case scenario, ...

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Culturally inspired mobile phone games help Chinese children learn language characters

Mobile phone-based games could provide a new way to teach basic knowledge of Chinese language characters that might be particularly helpful in underdeveloped rural areas of China, say researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

SKorea's LG touts Optimus 3D smartphone for gaming

(AP) -- LG Electronics is touting 3-D smartphones as an alternative to dedicated handheld game devices.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Faster smartphones spark race for ways out of data crunch

Lighter, faster and even smarter smartphones will premiere at the world's biggest mobile fair next week, sparking a race for ways to prevent network overload from rendering the phones "dumb".

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 5