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'Fruit Ninja' studio removes 'designer' as a role

@ 2015/09/17 read/post comments(0)
Fruit Ninja studio Halfbrick recently fired its final two designers, as reported by Kotaku Australia on Monday. This marks a structural shift for the company: Halfbrick doesn't plan on hiring new designers and instead wants its artists, programmers... Go To Full Article

More Sony 4K TVs will support HDR color this fall

@ 2015/09/16 read/post comments(0)
If you splurged on one of the many 4K TVs Sony released this year, you're likely in for a treat. Sony is expanding the reach of its high dynamic range (HDR) color update to include more sets. It was originally… Go To Full Article

First UK drone pilot convicted for flying over packed football grounds

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In what's thought to be the first conviction of its kind in the UK, a Nottingham resident has been prosecuted for drone offences under the Civil Aviation Authority's Air Navigation Order (2009). Nigel Wilson was initially arrested earlier this year,... Go To Full Article

Facebook's event read receipts promise to ruin your friendships

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Ever had a Facebook friend send an event invitation that you ignored, whether it was because you couldn't attend or (let's be honest) had no interest in going? Unfortunately, you may have to explain yourself in the near future. Facebook… Go To Full Article

Smartwatches in general, Android Wear in particular tipped to grow through 2019

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According to IDC forecasts, Apple Watches should retain their dominance over the next four years, but Androids will experience “market-beating” growth, as basic activity trackers are expected to slowly lose steam. Never an exact science when it comes to rapidly… Go To Full Article

You should watch GTA drama 'The Gamechangers' on BBC Two tonight

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Later this evening, the BBC will be airing a one-off TV special about the development of Grand Theft Auto and the criticism that surrounded its portrayal of violence. It's called The Gamechangers and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Rockstar president Sam... Go To Full Article

Icy Dock Announces ICYRaid MB662U3-2S USB 3.0 Enclosure

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Icy Dock announced the ICYRaid MB662U3-2S USB 3.0 drive enclosure. If you're a professional in the media industry then you likely need reliable data storage with features that support your mission critical projects. The ICYRaid MB662U3-2S R1 features a built-in… Go To Full Article

Sony's 4K smartphone shows most content in 1080p

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Sony made much ado over the Xperia Z5 Premium being the first phone with a 4K resolution screen, but at least a few IFA attendees noticed that the device described itself as 1080p. What's the deal -- is Sony trying… Go To Full Article

Need for Speed PC reboot release delayed to spring 2016

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While the console version of Need for Speed is well on track for a November 3rd release in North America, the PC version of the game has now been delayed to spring 2016. Developer of the game, Ghost Games today… Go To Full Article

UK's first driverless 'pod' readies itself for public trials

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Britain wants to be at the forefront of driverless car technology, so it's funding a handful of research projects that will look at different vehicle designs and how people react to them. One of those initiatives, led by Transport Systems… Go To Full Article

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