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R4 Catridges Now Illegal In UK
Posted by Natalie Sit on July 28th, 2010 View Comments
The R4 cartridge, a device that allows Nintendo DS users to play pirate games on their handheld, is now illegal in the UK. The High Court in London ruled against Playables Limited, which means the device cannot be imported, marketed, or sold in Britain.Nintendo is obviously breathing a sigh of relief. They blamed a 50% drop in software on piracy. In June, Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association found that illegal downloads cost publishers 86 billion Yen.
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Buy and Sell Your Friends Online
Posted by Mike Yawney on July 28th, 2010 View Comments
The online social networking game where you buy and sell shares in your friends is now open to the public. After months of beta testing, Empire Avenue has finally come out of beta and is wide open for anyone to try.
The simple yet addictive game has already had wide success in Canada and 70 other countries around the globe with more than 11 thousand users. In fact, the Edmonton startup has already been featured on CNN and various other news networks.
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Rogers Launches Chatr Across Canada
Posted by Mike Yawney on July 28th, 2010 View Comments
We knew it was only a matter of time. After weeks of speculation and rumours, today Rogers officially launched its new discount brand Chatr to Canadians.
“Chatr will meet the needs of a niche yet growing segment of Canadians who are looking for simple, zone-based unlimited talk and text plans, without term contracts, on a trusted network. The launch of chatr rounds out our multi-brand focus to target distinct market segments” said Rob Bruce President of communications for Rogers.
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Blue Light Special On Android Tablets In Aisle 7
Posted by Natalie Sit on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
If you haven’t been entranced by the iPad and you’re holding out for an Android tablet, you may want to make tracks to Kmart. A flyer appeared in mailboxes this week touting Augen’s 7″ touch screen Android tablet at the low price of $150. However, Kmart has problems getting the tablet in and is handing out rainchecks that will honour the sale price.
So why get all excited about this? The features sound promising given the size and price.
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The Virtual Raising Of The Titanic
Posted by DM Le Bray on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
A private company is about to undertake a high-tech trip to the ocean floor off Newfoundland to make a 3D map of the wreak of the Titanic. RMS Titanic Inc, which has exclusive salvage rights to the Titanic, has hired a “dream team” of scientists to conduct the 20-day expedition with the ultimate goal of making the results available to the public.
Using advanced imaging and sonar technology, the team will spend its time visually detailing the two-by-three mile wreak site. Kinda sounds like the beginning of a Michael Crichton novel, doesn’t it?
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Rot On! Gel Restores Decayed Teeth In 4 Weeks
Posted by Sean Taylor on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
All you hillbillies and native Britons out there should be rejoicing the fact that French researchers are developing a gel using the naturally occurring hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, or MSH, that grows back dead or decaying teeth. 4 weeks is all it took to revert a dying tooth back to its former pearly-whiteness. Bye-bye drills and fillings. -
Facebook’s Instant Account Destruction Tool
Posted by Mike Yawney on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
You’ve heard the stories about how hard it is to get rid of your Facebook account. Well this might let you breath a sigh of relief. Facebook is flirting with an instant account deletion tool.
The new option allows former users to skip past the 14 deactivation period. A simple check in a box will “permanently delete” all your information, pictures and data.
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Apple Announces New “Turbocharged” iMacs and Magic Trackpad
Posted by Mike Yawney on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
As speculated, Apple has just updated its store with brand spanking new iMacs. The new models now sport the i3, i5 and i7 processors along with a revved up graphics card. Apple has also changed the monitor sizes to increase the number of pixels. You can get a closer look at the models here. -
Apple Store Down, New iMacs Coming?
Posted by Mike Yawney on July 27th, 2010 View Comments
If you’re trying to purchase an iMac form the Apple store this morning, you’ll be greeted by the message you see above. Apple store is down. Newly refreshed iMacs to be announced today? Let the speculation begin.
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Nintendo 3DS May Cost Lots But Will Still Sell Lots
Posted by Natalie Sit on July 26th, 2010 View Comments
The Nintendo 3DS was a hit at E3 in June. The 3D effect offered by the new handheld was amazingly crisp and vibrant and might make 3D a viable medium for games. Given that, industry analyst Michael Pachter believes Nintendo can basically charge a fortune for it.
According to Pachter, the 3DS is “revolutionary” enough to justify a $250 pricetag and if the price was beyond $250 ($50 more than the DSi), they could still sell millions of them.
