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NeuroSky lets gamers use their brains

NeuroSky wants gamers to start using their brains. The start-up that specializes in technology to measure brainwaves was at the Electronic Entertainment Expo here this week showing videogame titans how they ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jun 19, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (20) | comments 7

Trade Commission says iPhone infringes Motorola patent

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) on Tuesday backed a claim that Apple violated patented Motorola Mobility technology in iPads and iPhones that can connect to 3G wireless networks.

Technology / Business

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 0

'Fallout: New Vegas' takes post-apocalypse play to Sin City

As luck would have it, Las Vegas was spared from the nuclear bombs responsible for the radioactive wasteland known and loved by fans of "Fallout" videogames.

Technology / Software

created Oct 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Microsoft launches Windows 7 (Update)

Microsoft's much-heralded Windows 7 went on sale around the world Thursday as the US software giant seeks to reboot after the disappointment of its previous generation operating system Vista.

Technology / Software

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (13) | comments 2

High-energy E3 bodes well for videogame lovers

Scintillating titles, hot motion-sensing controllers and rich 3-D play dazzled videogame lovers at a high-energy Electronic Entertainment Expo that heralded stellar times ahead.

Technology / Software

created Jun 18, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

US Supreme Court to hear videogames free speech case

The US Supreme Court prepared to hear arguments on Tuesday on whether a California ban on the sale or rental of violent videogames to minors is unconstitutional.

Technology / Other

created Nov 01, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

US gun maker arming Wii shooter game

Legendary rifle maker Remington Arms Company said Friday it has teamed with videogame maker Mastiff to put virtual versions of its guns in a hunting title tailored for Wii consoles.

Technology / Software

created Oct 03, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 12

PlayStation 3 videogames go 3-D in a big way

Sony is adding another dimension to PlayStation 3 videogames, promising players will be fighting, firing, driving and more in 3-D by the end of the year.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 16, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Blizzard Entertainment cuts 600 jobs

Blizzard Entertainment, publisher of "World of Warcraft" and other hit videogames, announced Wednesday that it is cutting 600 jobs.

Technology / Business

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 6

Lego expands its universe with online game

Danish toy maker Lego is seeking to build a presence in the world of multiplayer online games with the release of a new videogame called Lego Universe.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Skyrim videogame sales rocket skyward

"Skyrim" has become the year's second fastest selling videogame, with more than 3.4 million copies snapped up in the two days after its release, industry tracker VGChartz reported on Tuesday.

Technology / Software

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Dark assassin videogame 'Dishonored' unveiled

Bethesda Softworks on Thursday announced that its "Dishonored" videogame featuring a betrayed bodyguard turned supernatural assassin will hit in October.

Technology / Software

created May 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | 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

Robot engages novice computer scientists (w/ video)

Learning how to program a computer to display the words "Hello World" once may have excited students, but that hoary chestnut of a lesson doesn't cut it in a world of videogames, smartphones and Twitter. One ...

Electronics / Robotics

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Facebook hires iPhone, PS3 hacker 'Geohot'

Facebook confirmed on Wednesday that it has hired George Hotz, a celebrated hacker known as "GeoHot" who was sued by Sony for hacking the Japanese company's PlayStation 3 game console.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0