When Scribblenauts made its Nintendo DS debut back in 2009, it instantly joined the ranks of the console’s showcase games. GameSpot gave it an 8.0 rating and called it “a jubilant experience that is sure to delight.” Scribblenauts just arrived for iOS, going under the name Scribblenauts Remix, and it feels as original now as it did two …
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October, 2011
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24 October
How augmented reality is an opportunity for developers (Inside Apps)
Augmented reality in smartphones is just getting started. If you have a smartphone or Nintendo 3DS, you’ve probably played with some form of augmented reality, which superimposes graphics, words and other useful information over real-life images. Yelp, for instance, offers its Monocle feature, allowing you to see local listings superimposed over the image captured by the phone’s camera. It uses …
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24 October
HTC Jetstream review: Again, why is this so expensive?
The HTC Jetstream with its smooth, minimalist design, is one of the better tablet designs we’ve seen recently. James Martin/CNET Price matters to everyone to some extent. If you’re a prospective vendor planning to sell a tablet that, at its cheapest, is $700, you had better offer something uniquely compelling. Too many tablets are out there vying for consumer attention …
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24 October
Microsoft makes cash from half of Android devices sold
Microsoft is now making money from half of the Android phones and tablets sold in the world, having signed a total of 10 cash-generating licensing deals with manufacturers. The software behemoth is profiting from owning patents used in Google’s OS — from common features like calendars and syncing emails to showing battery and signal level changes. As Android is appearing …
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24 October
HTC Radar 4G headed to T
T-Mobile has released pricing and availability of the HTC Radar 4G via its Facebook page–it is slated to be $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year service agreement, and will be available starting November 2. Now playing: Watch this: HTC Radar 0:49 As the “4G” moniker suggests, the Radar will be compatible with T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. It …
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24 October
Imagining a Nokia Windows Phone
We’ve been wondering to ourselves what a Nokia-made Windows Phone would look like ever since Nokia shocked the mobile world by announcing a commitment to Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS. This week we’ll finally get to find out when the company unveils its Windows Phone road map at Nokia World in London. CNET News’ Maggie Reardon and Stephen Shankland will be …
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24 October
Netflix movies on demand coming to UK next year
Rejoice, movie addicts: US online movie service Netflix is coming to the UK. Hopefully, this means LoveFilm, Film4oD and the rest will raise their game. In early 2012 you’ll be able to watch films on demand on your computer, just like our colonial cousins. For a “low monthly price” you simply choose a movie or TV show and start watching …
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24 October
Monoprice 8247 review: $84 for a ‘good enough’ 5.1 speaker system
Now playing: Watch this: Monoprice 8247 2:26 Monoprice is an Internet retailer that made a name for itself providing tech accessories at insanely low prices. (It is, in our opinion, the best place to buy “good enough” HDMI cables at prices far lower than you’d ever find at Best Buy.) Not content with accessories, Monoprice is now branching out into …
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23 October
Sony to sell AU$579 Tablet S from tomorrow
Sony will sell its Android-powered Tablet S through its online store from tomorrow, with an asking price of AU$579 for a 16GB model. (Credit: Sony) Available through Sony Centres, “selected retailers” and via sony.com.au, the Tablet S also comes in a 32GB variant costing AU$689. Both variants pack dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processors, 1GB RAM and 9.4-inch displays. There is …
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21 October
T
It’s not a great time to be a T-Mobile USA customer right now. Sprint Nextel getting the iPhone is one thing, but regional carriers C Spire–formerly known as Cellular South–announcing it will be selling Apple’s smash-hit handset in the coming weeks has got to be galling for T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile’s response: blame Apple. “T-Mobile thinks the iPhone is a good …
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