2 Player Productions is raising money on Kickstarter for a new documentary about Minecraft creators Mojang. The film will explore the company’s history and its impact on the gaming industry. A 20-minute teaser is available for viewing.
Minecraft Documentary gets… Oh For Crying Out Loud! Read More »
Apple’s iPad 2 release has been delayed to June due to production issues at manufacturer Hon Hai. The delay may give Android tablets a brief window of opportunity to grab more market share.
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A recent update to the game’s Cerberus Network news feed may hint at the content of an upcoming DLC called Arrival. The update suggests that a new species predating even the Protheans may be discovered.
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China’s domestic security chief has called for tighter internet controls after a failed attempt to use social-networking sites to start a “Jasmine Revolution” in China. The call for tighter controls comes as censors have ratcheted up temporary online restrictions.
China Co-Opts Social Media to Head Off Unrest. So… Situation Normal? Read More »
Pictures Lab is a $1.99 photo editor that can be planted in the “Extras” menu item when you’re looking at your pictures. It allows you to apply filters, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and post directly to Twitter. The quality of the processed photos is good and the app is fun to use.
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Tired of hearing about revolutions in the news? Try playing one instead! Revolution is a physics-based puzzle game that will challenge your mind with its increasingly difficult levels. The game is simple to control, but the puzzles are tough, with gears that will fall if not supported properly and limited pieces to use on each level. If you get stuck, the game will offer assistance in exchange for a lower score, and you get one more gear to help you finish the puzzle.
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New study finds that oil from the Gulf oil spill is not degrading as hoped and has decimated life on parts of the sea floor. The study contradicts a recent report by the BP spill compensation czar that said nearly all will be well by 2012.
Bottom of the Gulf Coast is Still Oily and Full of Death Everywhere Read More »
Alibaba’s CEO and COO have resigned after an investigation uncovered fraud involving 2,326 CGS members. The company has also fired the sales staff who knowingly allowed the fraud to happen. Alibaba’s chairman, Jack Ma, has sent a memo to employees saying that the company will not tolerate fraud and that it is committed to being a company that is “open, transparent, sharing, responsible, and global.”
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Microsoft is releasing the full SDK for Kinect on Windows 7, which will allow developers to create more precise and sophisticated uses for the device. The SDK will provide drivers and libraries that live above the raw data, allowing developers to fully utilize the camera, mic, and motors.
Microsoft Kinect SDK? Yes Please! Read More »
Two Libyan fighter jets land in Malta; pilots seek asylum after refusing to fire on protesters.
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Playing Chicken with a Wind Turbine from aaron_gx on Vimeo. I would recommend these shenanigans, but go ahead and stare, you know this video is cool. [aaron-gx via io9 via Neatorama]
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Acer has unveiled the world’s first Chrome OS powered PC, the Acer DX241H. The device looks like a desktop monitor, but it is actually an All-in-One PC. Powered by an ARM Cortex-A8, it has built in WiFi, USB, Ethernet, and 1080p HDMI capabilities.
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NewEgg marks up professional installation for a single HDMI cable by 2,500%
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Hacktivist group Anonymous has denied sending a cease and desist letter to Westboro Baptist Church. Anonymous claims that the letter was a honeypot created by WBC to lure unsuspecting Anonymous members into performing a DDoS attack. Anonymous warns WBC that they are not currently a priority, but if they become “lulzworthy” enough, they may consider taking action.
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Now even stalking need not be difficult. The new breakup notifier app for facebook will send you an email when the object of your creepy affection changes her relationship status. To the ladies and gents I stalk, don’t worry. I’m not just a stalker, I harass too, so I’ll never get tired of the legwork
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