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Verizon iPhone Apps For Music, Gaming, Productivity

Verizon and Apple took to a New York City stage Jan. 11 to unveil the iPhone 4 on the carriers CDMA network, breaking AT&Ts exclusive hold on the device in the United States. General availability begins Feb. 10, with a price-point of either $199 for the 16GB model or $299 for the 32GB model with a two-year contract. Analysts expect the Verizon deal to significantly increase the number of iPhone users, although questions remain about how many customers AT&T might lose, and whether the iPhone on more networks will affect Android smartphones remarkable growth rate. The Verizon iPhone 4 closely resembles the AT&T version in both hardware and software, with the exception of some design changes to the exterior antenna rim and the addition of a Verizon-specific "Personal Hotspot" that lets the smartphone connect with up to five WiFi devices. For the first time, Verizon subscribers will have a smartphone that runs apps from Apples App Store, a prospect that likely fills some heavy games-and-apps users with near-religious glee. For those users (and everyone else), the following list provides some suggestions on what apps youll probably want to download first to your new Verizon iPhone 4. – …


What To Look When Buying Game PC ? Posted By : Ruben Blaauw

The leaps and bounds by which technology has improved in the last decade or so, it has taken the world of gaming to a different level. However, to avail the ultimate gaming experience one has to select the right Game Computer. Comparing available models or taking information from experts might be a good way of selecting that ultimate computer.

Intel Sandy Bridge Chips Emphasize Graphics, Gaming: CES

Intel CEO Paul Otellini rolled out the chipmaker’s new Sandy Bridge processors, which he said would account for one-third of the company’s 2011 revenue. – LAS VEGAS Intel CEO
Paul Otellini introduced the chipmaker’s new second-generation Core processor
set at the Consumer Electronics Show here a line of 20 chips that will shore up
a PC and laptop market challenged by the rise of tablets and other mobile
gadgets.
Code-named Sandy Bridge, the new C…


Xbox 360 – Your Ultimate Gaming Option Posted By : naval gogia

In the early 1980s, people used to play games in two techniques. They either used a computer game, or video game consoles. But, today the application of extremely advanced technology has given us some of the most excellent video gaming consoles.

Samsung Nexus S Smartphone Shows Off Android 2.3, Gaming, Multimedia, NFC

Google Dec. 6 surprised the mobile computing world by unveiling the Samsung Nexus S, the first smartphone to run Android 2.3. With the device, co-created by Samsung and Google, Google reprises the Nexus line. The search engine launched the Nexus One online last year, but shuttered the store in May after disappointing sales. The latest OS build, codenamed Gingerbread, has a number of improvements, including support for NFC (near field communications) to enable mobile payments and other sensor-swiping capabilities; a gyroscope for improved gaming, multitasking and a refreshed user interface with a better keyboard. The Nexus S Android 2.3 runs on is no slouch, either. It offers the latest Google mobile applications, accessible via a contoured handset with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display to make the device comfortable whether it’s in a user’s hand or up against his or her ear. eWEEK highlights the Nexus S and Gingerbread perks in this slide show. – …


Android 2.3 Sports NFC, Gyroscope for Better Gaming

Google Android 2.3 platform will be released to open source in the coming weeks. New features include NFC capability, improved speed, UI and graphics for gaming. – Google introduced its Android 2.3 platform SDK Dec. 6,
with plans to release the Gingerbread platform to open source in a few weeks.
Gingerbread, as the platform is codenamed, is featured on
the forthcoming Samsung Nexus S smartphone. The handset is launching Dec. 16
online from T-Mobile and fro…


Tactile+Plus stickers for gaming, Sam’s Club apps, Verizon iPhone may help AT&T

If you are the type of gamer that likes a little more feel and feedback when you play, the new Tactile+Plus stickers for iPhone might be perfect. The stickers can be placed over the on-screen controls on the iPhone to give more feel when playing. Sam’s Club has offered up a smartphone app for shoppers [...]

Computer gaming: Pros clicking at war

An American firm wants to turn computer games into a global spectator sport

THE first round is over and 32 of the world’s best professional computer-game players are through to the next stage of the Global Starcraft 2 League being played in Seoul, South Korea. Over the next two weeks the players, including the reigning champion, Kim Won-ki (better known by his online moniker “FruitDealer”), will marshal their armies, ponder their strategies and crush their foes. The finalists will play in front of an audience of thousands (and hundreds of thousands more online) for an $87,000 first prize and the respect due the best Starcraft 2 player on the planet.

This is e-sports, or professional computer-gaming, at its highest level. Just like football or baseball, computer games can be played competitively and in front of paying spectators. South Korea, where the original Starcraft game was released in 1998, is the spiritual home of e-sports. …

Chip Shot: Intel-based Systems Power Blizzcon 2010

This weekend in Anaheim, 30,000 fans will enjoy PC gaming geekdom at Blizzcon 2010.  Intel and Blizzard have worked closely together for years to optimize franchise games such as Starcraft II and World of Warcraft, and this year’s Blizzcon sees over 1500 Intel Core i7 based PCs used by Blizzard for the festivities.  Intel is teaming with Asus to host a rockin’ booth with all kinds of giveaways including blazing-fast Intel Solid State Drives.  Come check us out!

Chip Shot: Intel Capital Invests in OpenFeint

Intel Capital has made an investment in mobile social gaming company Aurora Feint, creator of OpenFeint, the largest mobile social gaming ecosystem for iOS and Android. OpenFeint’s cross platform social gaming network has over 45 million registered users and a presence in over 3,400 games. The investment will be used to help expand the Aurora Feint’s commitment to multi-platform mobile gaming for smartphones and tablets. For more information on the investment, view the press release.

Chip Shot: New York Comic Con – Great for Computer Enthusiasts

This weekend at Comic Con in New York City, Intel has lots of cool things for the computer geek at heart.  The Intel Extreme Masters Championship Finals has top PC gamers duking it out for over $50K in prizes.  MyIntelEdge.com, a cool “frequent flyer” rewards program for people interested in learning new ways to use their PC, launches. Intel’s most “extreme” PC motherboard engineers will be recruiting for their Extreme Team, and Intel “prize patrols” will also be scouring the show floor with all kinds of geek goods, so come check us out!

Online Gaming Event Seeks to Spur Search for Cures to Intractable Diseases

The Myelin Repair Foundation will hold an online gaming event this fall to foster a conversation among academics, doctors and patients about innovative ways to find cures for as-yet incurable diseases. – Nonprofit medical research foundation The Myelin Repair
Foundation will host a real-time online gaming event Oct. 7 and 8 and Nov. 9
and 10 as part of its Breakthrough
to Cures initiative to promote collaboration between the medical field and
academia to increase the number of cures for illnesse…


Genting Singapore started at Outperform by Daiwa

Daiwa initiates coverage on Genting Singapore (G13.SG) with Outperform call, $2.06 target price, based on 15x 2011 EV/EBITDA, says Dow Jones.

Daiwa says as convention and tourism market, Singapore provides strong platform, supportive infrastructure for gaming group’s Resorts World Sentosa.

Research house tips respective revenue, EBITDA CAGR of 25%, 32% to $4.3 billion, $2.0 billion over 2010-2012; “combining gaming and a world-class theme park, we believe RWS has a unique position in the region. With Universal Studios Singapore on one side, RWS can leverage on Genting Group’s expertise and customer database in gaming and resort operation.”

Shares last +1.1% at $1.85.

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Genting Hong Kong +18.3%; Eyes on Manila gaming

Genting Hong Kong (S21.SG) +11.7% at new 52-week high of US$0.355 ($0.478) on strong volume as players turn attention from sister company Genting Singapore (G13.SG) to cruise operator, hopeful it could also enjoy latter’s gaming success given its 50% stake in Resorts World Manila, says Dow Jones.

“Since RWM’s entry (in 2009), the overall Philippines gaming market has more than doubled year to date. This is another example of new properties growing gaming markets rather than cannibalising the existing pie,” says a broker.

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Genting Singapore off 1.1%; Gaming demand slows: UOB

Genting Singapore (G13.SG) remains most active stock in market, off 1.1% at $1.78 with over 221 million shares traded, biggest volume so far this week, says Dow Jones.

Investors keen to book some gains after run-up by as much as 14.4% so far this week fuelled by hopes earnings momentum will remain strong in coming quarters after return to profitability in 2Q10.

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Apple iTunes Fake Reviews Settled by FTC

Apple iTunes reviews allegedly written by a gaming PR agency are to be taken down, as the result of a settlement between the firm and the FTC. – Apple iTunes users can rest a little easier, now that the Federal Trade
Commission has settled with a public relations firm accused of posting fake
customer reviews for mobile gaming apps.
The original FTC complaint accused California-based Reverb Communications of posting
iTunes Store reviews t…


Genting Singapore +1.3%; Most active, $1.68 cap

Genting Singapore (G13.SG) most active stock in Singapore, +1.3% at $1.60, as players remain fascinated with growth prospects following return to profitability in 2Q10, especially with gaming group one step closer to disposing its money-losing UK operations for $688.8 million, says Dow Jones.

Having already secured approval from shareholders, company now needs greenlight from British Gaming Commission. “The financial resources arising from the proposed divestment will provide it with the financial flexibility to maintain its strength and strategically engage in new opportunities or enter new markets where appropriate,” says OCBC Investment Research; has Buy call, ups target to $1.85 from $1.66 to factor in lower capex post-UK sale.

Resistance at 52-week high $1.68.

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Singapore gaming may rival Las Vegas by 2012

Singapore’s very young gaming sector revenues could rival those from Las Vegas strip in next two years, according to some estimates, according to Dow Jones.

CLSA expects sector to generate US$5.1 billion ($19 billion) in 2011, which compares with Galaviz & Co.’s 2011 estimate of US$5.8 billion for Las Vegas strip for 2011.

Reflects weakness in gaming revenues in traditional US gambling Mecca of Las Vegas, especially as Asian players look closer to home at venues in Macau and now increasingly Singapore following opening of Las Vegas Sands’ (LVS) Marina Bay Sands and Genting Singapore’s (G13.SG) Resorts World Sentosa earlier this year.

“The appetite for gambling in Asia is significantly higher than it is outside of Asia,” CLSA analyst Aaron Fischer says.

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Google Must Embrace Travel, Gaming: 10 Reasons Why

Google surprised only a few when it agreed to purchase ITA Software July 1. The search engine said it planned to use ITA’s software to build flight search tools that would make it easier for users to search for flights, compare flight options and prices, and transfer to a site to purchase tickets. Interestingly, Hitwise has said Google would get into gaming, another Web vertical where Google lacks a presence. Days later TechCrunch reported that Google had invested $100 million to $200 million in social gaming specialist Zynga and had struck a deal to use the startup’s platform. The idea is that Google could lure some users from Facebook if it could offer a gaming platform. Here are 10 reasons why Google needs to have a commanding presence in both online travel and gaming. – …


Buy Gaming Laptop & Gaming Notebook From Prostar To Save Money & Strike A Great Deal Posted By : gregg

Prostar has become a well known name when it comes to buying a good gaming laptop or gaming notebook. Those who have been covering gaming laptops from quite a long time would really find Prostar as a place dedicated to those gaming freaks who are always on the hunt for something exceptional.